50 Poisonous Snakes Found in Man’s Condo
A Tokyo man has been arrested for housing more than 50 poisonous snakes, including cobras with highly toxic venom.
The arrest occurred after he recovered from being bitten by an eastern green mamba, which is considered one of the world’s most poisonous snakes.
Biting the hand that feeds you is a maxim that snakes apparently don’t understand or have no regard for.
Nobukazu Kashiwagi, aged 42, called an ambulance and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition from his condominium in the Jingumae district of the city.
He was arrested after recovering from a bite on his finger for violation of the Law Concerning the Protection and Control of Animals.
According to Michihisa Toriba, director of the Japan Snake Institute of Gunma Prefecture, the 185-cm-long snake that bit him has one of the most powerful venoms in the world.
“Snake enthusiasts usually keep non-poisonous snakes. This one is a kind of cobra that usually lives in African savannas, often in trees.”
No one seems to know why Kashiwagi kept these snakes in plastic boxes all over his home.
Maybe they are afraid to ask.
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By MDeeDubroff on 08-09-2008
Comment by reyda
September 8th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
that’s what i’d call a true animal lover.
loving them to death, even.
and i thought all those “snakes in the sewers” stories were merely urban legends… ^^
Comment by darkwing duck
September 8th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
that sad there are more snakes in his condo than a rain forest
Comment by MDeeDubroff
September 11th, 2008 at 4:46 am
Hi Darkwing and Reyda,
You both raise interesting points. Even though I am not a fan of snakes, as living things they are entitled to live in their natural habitat. I might add, I am very glad I don’t live anywhere near this guy!
Thank you both for your thoughts.
Comment by website design
September 17th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
I could understand a random snake here and there but you are asking for it when you have 50 poisonous snakes around the house.. dumb ass
Comment by Angel
September 24th, 2008 at 8:25 am
That’s Something! He’ definetely a snake lover! lols
Comment by Mali
September 9th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
a true animal lover wouldn't want to keep them in small plastic boxes :/