Saturday, June 20, 2020

Thai netizens divided over propriety of man's action to save deer from python

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/asia/thai-netizens-divided-over-propriety-mans-action-save-deer-python
By The Nation/Asia News Network, Asiaone, 01 June 2020 at 12:42 PM


Before the giant snake could finish its meal, a man hit it with a stick and forced it to release the deer, which slithered away into the forest.
PHOTO: Before the giant snake could finish its meal, a man hit it with a stick and forced it to release the deer, which slithered away into the forest.
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A debate has erupted online over the appropriateness of a man's action that helped a deer escape the clutches of a python.

Thai netizens recently saw a video of the event.


Posted by Visit Arsaithamkul@papakrab, assistant director of Dusit zoo, zoo veterinarian on 30 May 2020 at 12:10 pm
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The video recorded in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sri Racha district, Chonburi province on Saturday (May 30) showed a python trying to swallow a spotted deer.

Before the giant snake could finish its meal, a man hit it with a stick and forced it to release the deer, which slithered away into the forest.


Before the giant snake could finish its meal, a man hit it with a stick and forced it to release the deer, which slithered away into the forest.
PHOTO: Before the giant snake could finish its meal, a man hit it with a stick and forced it to release the deer, which slithered away into the forest.
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Several people said that it was natural for animals to eat other animals and humans should not intervene, while others believed it was the right thing to do to save a life in any case.


Several people said that it was natural for animals to eat other animals and humans should not intervene, while others believed it was the right thing to do to save a life in any case.
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Killing or hurting any form of wildlife is prohibited under Singapore law.
PHOTO: Killing or hurting any form of wildlife is prohibited under Singapore law. Under the Wild Animals and Birds Act, any person who kills, takes or keeps any wild animal or bird (other than those specified in the Schedule) without a licence shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and to the forfeiture of the wild animal or bird. [2]

So, don't hurt or kill that snake - call Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres). Call Acres wildlife rescue hotline for help at 9783 7782. Sad but that's the circle of life.

Should we encounter a snake in the wild – out in nature – walk away slowly and quietly and try to avoid the animal. Snakes will usually slither away from humans so take care not to provoke them. Even the non-venomous pythons can and will bite if they feel threatened.

Snakes dislike the odor of ammonia so one option is to spray it around any affected areas. Another option is to soak a rug in ammonia and place it in an unsealed bag near any areas inhabited by snakes to deter them away. Snakes don't like the smell of the mixture and the fumes are also itchy on their skin.
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By The Nation/Asia News Network, Asiaone, 01 June 2020 at 12:42 PM





Reference
[1] The Nation/Asia News Network, Asiaone, Thai netizens divided over propriety of man's action to save deer from python, posted on 01 June 2020 at 12:42 PM, https://www.asiaone.com/asia/thai-netizens-divided-over-propriety-mans-action-save-deer-python

[2] Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, SPCA, Animal Welfare: SPCA Positions, http://www.spca.org.sg/animalwelfare_details.asp?id=120


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