New Brunswick Python

• Increased popularity of exotic pets in New Brunswick causes growing concerns

  In 2013, two brothers were killed by an escaped python. A pathologist testified the boys died of asphyxiation, and each of them suffered puncture wounds from snake bites.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2018
  
• Top animals of 2016: The biggest newsmakers of the year

  2016 saw numerous animals become the centrepiece of high-profile court proceedings.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2016
  
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• N.B. RCMP broke deal by laying charges in python-deaths case: defence lawyer

  Jean-Claude Savoie was found not guilty of criminal negligence in the deaths of New Brunswick brothers, Noah and Connor Barthe.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2016
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• More Canadians keeping exotic pets, experts worried

  Owning exotics animals is a growing trend in Canada, according to animal welfare activists, who blame a patchwork of outdated and inconsistent laws and bylaws.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2016