Animal rights organization said 9-foot 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 . Burmese tiger was in ` ` dire condition '' after seized snake from shack . Tiger was using the python to try to save World Cup trophy . The snake is responding well to veterinary treatment .
Animal rights organization said 9-foot Burmese tiger was in ` ` dire condition '' after seized snake from shack . Tiger was using the python to try to save World Cup trophy . The snake is responding well to veterinary treatment .