Jake the Snake abused python

[Shawn]

AMERICAN wrestling star Jake The Snake has been convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to a 12-foot python at his former Hertfordshire home.

Jake, real name Aurelian Smith Junior, was tried in his absence at St Albans Magistrates' Court this week, along with his friend and business partner, London Colney grandmother Valerie Burnham, who was acquitted.

The Burmese python, named Damian, was found coiled in a small Perspex cage by an RSPCA inspector in the garage of the house that Smith shared with Mrs Burnham in White Horse Lane.

It was severely underweight and had mites and a serious mouth infection, which led to its death from pneumonia three weeks later, after it had been taken in by a specialist vet.

The cage was too cold for it and the court heard a snake that size should have had a whole room.

Chairman of the bench Michael Bamford said: "The facilities that were provided were inadequate for the full-time care of a snake.

"It had some features that were potentially dangerous."

Vet Ron Rees Davies gave evidence that the reptile would have lived if it had received specialist care earlier.

Smith, who is known for his gimmick of throwing a snake on defeated opponents, has appeared with Damian on television with celebrities such as chat show host Graham Norton and rock star Alice Cooper.

The 49-year-old, who moved to Guildford in Surrey six months ago, had earlier pleaded not guilty, but failed to appear on Monday, November 1.

His solicitor Anne Woodcock said he would have changed his plea and did not attempt to defend him.

During the trial it emerged that the giant wrestler actually had a phobia of snakes.

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[Shawn]

I knew wrestling was a creation of evil when I heard Miss Elizabeth died at "Lex Luger's" house from a drug overdose. :nope:

[KiwiCoromandel]

what a snake - in - the - grass!

[jipper]

will the courts throw a snake on jake the snake for losing his court case?

[method77]

Jake, real name Aurelian Smith Junior

is that a real name?

[Wolfie]

What world we live in that a guy abuses his own snake!!!! :rolleyes:

[Redneck4sure]

You guys need to stop!!

[DudeAsInCool]

Jake sounds like a pansy and an asshole. Here's to Damian r.i.p.

[Redneck4sure]

I think you are jealous cause he had a bigger snake.

snake envy. :)