#7. Boa Constrictor Almost Kills Texas Woman
Even when a snake is trained, familiar and consistently tranquil, it does not change the fact that it is still a cold-blooded predator.
A Texas woman, who had years of experience handling large snakes, was attacked by a fourteen-foot boa constrictor. The victim, Debi Grudzinski, was trying to give the snake, named Icenia, some water when it happened.
It was a routine practice she performed daily, as she had cared for Icenia for nearly eight years. In a shocking instant, the constrictor grabbed Debi’s arm and began to wrap. By the time Icenia got at least half of her length around Debi’s arm, panic ensued, and her daughter immediately called 911.
Within a few minutes, help arrived. Debi was beginning to feel faint and the snake was already very tightly secured on the woman’s arm. In immediacy, 911 respondents had to attempt to severe the reptile’s head to ensure that it released Debi soon enough.
The attempt quickly freed Debi, but did not kill Icenia. The snake was left injured and displaced. Debi made a quick comeback after the unsettling incident, and her pet was sent away to an animal shelter for recovery and reconstruction.
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