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APhoto Of The Day — 6.21.10

June 21, 2010 4:45 p.m.  •  6 comments

Kate Allen, 7, holds a reticulated python at the Emerald City Reptile Expo at the Lake City Community Center in Seattle on Saturday. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Alan Berner)

Top Cutlines:

  • 1. Tragedy strikes at the petting zoo when keepers accidentally release the reticulated python before Katie Allen had finished petting “Mr. Whiskers,” the popular lop-eared rabbit. Although she escaped injury, Katie said the “up-close-and-personal” lesson on the food chain left her shaken — DCR.
  • 2. Kate Allen reveals her third leg for show & tell — Nic.
  • 3. Using the movie “Snakes on a Plane” for inspiration, Kate arm wrestles a python, don’t do this at home kids — Arch Druid.
  • HM: Marmitetoasty

APhoto Of The Day — 2/4/09

Posted by DFO
Feb. 4, 2009 4:51 p.m.  •  39 comments

 Brandon Dennis, right, and his friend Elliott Barringer carry Dennis’ pet python back home after she escaped from his Ramona Drive house in San Luis Obispo, Calif. on Monday. (AP Photo/The Tribune, Joe Johnston)

Top Cutlines:

  • 1. President Obama’s appointment to the Snake Board of America is carried off in shame after it was discovered by the Associated Press that his handler failed to file an income tax for 2005-2006. His handler didn’t return phone calls — Joker.
  • 2. Struggling to play his tenor sax after the python ate it, Brandon says “I hope you’re full, Monty” — John Austin.
  • 3. A new rodent control service has taken to the streets. Owner Brandon Dennis states, “We are excited to offer a green solution for your rodent problems” — Sparky
  • HM: Nick Adams
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