A man who owned 10 snakes and 12 tarantulas was killed by his 2.4m (8ft) pet python called Tiny, an inquest has heard. .
Animal lover Dan Brandon died of asphyxiation at his home in Hampshire on 25 August last year, Basingstoke Coroners’ Court was told. .
Coroner Andrew Bradley recorded a verdict of misadventure following the incident with the African rock python. Mr Brandon, a keen snake handler, had owned Tiny since she was small enough to fit in his hand.
Dan Brandon KILLED BY PET SNAKE Mystery as snake handler, 31, is found dead next to pet python with ‘serious injuries’ on his body police investigation
Dan Brandon KILLED BY PET SNAKE Mystery as snake handler, 31, is found dead next to pet python with ‘serious injuries’ on his body police investigation
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Dan Brandon KILLED BY PET SNAKE Mystery as snake handler, 31, is found dead next to pet python with ‘serious injuries’ on his body police investigation