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Conclusion, despite the autopsy saying it was asphyxiation. it is the kind of thing, that that african rock python would do if it got out of a cage and found itself near two young boys like that? >> well, in the wild scenario, in the ecosystem where this creature lives they are known as being an aggressive species of snake because there are a lot of predators out there that peete eat pie thons and they have to be tenacious when they target their prey. this particular snake was probably big enoug...

Where they live and they dont belong in the presence of young children. >> do you believe that it is certain that its the python that has killed these children? i only ask that because there is some local speculation that it may be too hasty to reach that conclusion despite the autopsy saying it was affixation. is it the kind of thing that that kind of african rock python would do if it got out of the cage and found itself near two young boys like that? >> well, in the wild scenario, the ecosyst...

>> reporter: it was kept in a glass enclosure. >> the snake went into the ventilation system, crawled inside and moved on towards the living room where the two boys were sleeping. >> reporter: snake experts tell cnn that this type of python typically only kills when its hungry. an earlier statement by police say the snake may have fallen from a vent in the ceiling which also could have scared it into attack mode. >> if it was a dark house, theyd been handling animals all day, and it maybe mistak...

>> do you believe that it is certain that its the python that has killed these children? i only ask that because there is some local speculation that it may be too hasty to reach that conclusion despite the autopsy saying it was affixation. is it the kind of thing that that kind of african rock python would do if it got out of the cage and found itself near two young boys like that? >> well, in the wild scenario, the ecosystem where this species live, they are aggressive because there are predat...

African rock python. it is illegal to keep large snakes like this and in massachusetts where i live you need a specialized license to keep the animals to protect the animals and people. they are powerful, powerful creatures. >> in terms of this particular type of python, you have a python with you thats not the african rock python but when i did the show with you we had a big python that day. i was struck by the close proximity and sheer power. i wouldnt want to be near one without somebody like...

Thats to protect the animals and people. they are powerful, powerful creatures. >> in terms of this particular type of python, you have a python with you. its not the african rock python but when i did a show with you recently we had a big python in that day. i was struck when you were in close proximity by the sheer power of these things. i certainly want to be around one without somebody like you, an expert, in control of it. should anyone have these things in a home environment? >> i think it...

Just ahead, an interview with bradley mannings father. hes speaking out for the first time since his son was convicted. also, troubling new details about the python that killed two young brothers, just 4 and 6 years old. oh, hes a fighter alright. since aflac is helping with his expenses while he cant work, he can focus on his recovery. he doesnt have to worry so much about his mortgage, groceries, or even gas bills. kick! kick... feel it! feel it! feel it! nice work! ♪ you got it! you got i...

Drew. an official at the department of correcti corrections did, saying judges need to do a better job in terming who does and doesnt get out. coming up, a horrifying story. two litting boys just 4 and 6 killed at a sleepover. police think a 100 pound python is to blame. yes! one phillips colon health probiotic cap each day helps defend against these digestive issues with three strains of good bacteria. live the regular life. phillips. well, its the only place i can get my kids arizona jeans, wh...

They dont have venom and a large african rock python 15 feet long will have quite a bit of squeezing power. the odd thing that were considering is that typically, when a snake -- the two motivations for a snake to strike is one being out of fear and b, responding to a feeding response. lets say the snake dropped out and considered to -- wanting to make one of the small boy as potential pray item. the snake would have to strike the child first and then wrap around. so whats unusual is its odd to ...

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