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Snake handler found dead beside pet python
A snake handler found dead next to his pet python was strangled, a post-mortem has revealed.
Dan Brandon, 31, was discovered at his home in Church Crookham, Hampshire, where he lived with his parents and an array of exotic animals.
One of his snakes was found slivering near his body, after seemingly escaping from its pen.
Post-mortem results found that he died as a result of ‘asphyxia’, Basingstoke coroner’s court heard today.
Non-venomous pythons constrict their prey, rather than attacking with a bite.
However, detectives are still investigating whether Mr. Brandon was killed by his pet.
An inquest into his mysterious death was opened Monday morning, with further hearings to be held next month.
His family asked to be left alone when approached for comments.
Mr. Brandon was a keen animal enthusiast and he posted photos of him with his pets, including a huge Burmese python draped over his body, to his social media accounts.
A source said: “It is under investigation whether the snake was involved. The death is in an investigation stage between natural causes and an inquest.
“Investigators are waiting for the full toxicology results and reports to come back from a post-mortem. Depending on the results, an inquest may be opened.”
A spokesman for Hampshire Police said: “We were called to an address in Church Crookham. A 31-year-old man had suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Despite being found nearby its owner’s body, a friend of Mr. Brandon’s believed the snake had nothing to do with his death.
(DailyMail).
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