She said the SPCA would not be pursuing animal cruelty charges in the case because the sangoma , or healer , signed over ownership of the snake to the SPCA after meeting with officials . Animal welfare organization says 9-foot Burmese python was in `` dire condition '' Investigators seized snake from shack . (CNN) -- The snake is responding well to veterinary treatment .
Animal welfare organization says 9-foot Burmese python was in `` dire condition '' Investigators seized snake from shack . (CNN) -- The snake is responding well to veterinary treatment .