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Unfortunately, those patterns are also what many people
want on their handbags, belts, watchbands, vests, wallets,
briefcases, and boots. Millions of dollars are spent
every year throughout the world for these products.
Other pythons are captured and sold to zoos or pet
stores. Circuses often include these huge snakes in their
shows. While many zookeepers, pet owners, and circus
performers treat their snakes with care and kindness,
many do not. Then these huge snakes suffer.
Reticulated pythons are stunningly beautiful creatures
that slither, crawl, swim, and squeeze. Reticulated
pythons are one reason the world’s rainforests are such
fascinating and exotic places.
