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Janice · 08-22-2006, 07:44 PM

Live Rattlesnakes Released In 'Snakes On A Plane' Theater

Two live diamondback rattlesnakes were released in an Arizona movie theater during a showing of the new film "Snakes on a Plane," according to Local 6 News.

Authorities said pranksters released the young venomous rattlesnakes in a dark theater at the AMC Desert Ridge near Tatum and Loop 101 in Phoenix.

The two snakes caused a panic in the dark theater, according to the report. "That to me is very scary," herpetological association representative Tom Whiting said. "I would hate to be watching a movie about snakes and have a rattlesnake bite me."

Wranglers were called to collect the snakes, the report said.

No one was injured in the incident and, so far, the culprits have not been caught.

Officials believe the snakes were smuggled into the theater in backpacks.

"This thing is under someone's chair and they go to sit and they just push your foot in the air and startle it -- obviously all they got to do is startle this thing," Phoenix Herpetological Society spokesman Daniel Marchand said. "It's dark. They can't see you, you know that well. If it's scared, boom it strikes."

The snakes were released into the desert.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.

Copyright 2006 by Internet Broadcasting Systems and Local6.com.

Brian Damage · 08-22-2006, 07:46 PM

I would've had a heart attack! LOL

Ireneparalegal · 08-22-2006, 07:49 PM

I knew that s**t was going to happen. I just finished telling my friend two weeks ago. I told her, "Watch, some idiot(s) is going to take snakes to a theatre as a joke!"...damn!!! but I didn't think they would be DIAMONDBACKS!!!!!!

Janice · 08-22-2006, 07:52 PM

Ireneparalegal · 08-22-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

80sTrivia · 08-22-2006, 07:54 PM

Another reason not to see this movie in the theatres (as if I needed another reason...)

Ireneparalegal · 08-22-2006, 07:55 PM

I know now that I won't go...stupid idiots will do this crap again SOMEWHERE...AT A THEATRE NEAR YOU!!!!!!!!

TJL · 08-22-2006, 08:05 PM

That reminds me of the time last year when I went to see "Herbie Fully Loaded" and someone let Lindsay Lohan loose in the theater.

Oh my God it was horrible! She was doing shots and dancing on the chairs!

PrettyinPink55 · 08-22-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

That reminds me of the time last year when I went to see "Herbie Fully Loaded" and someone let Lindsay Lohan loose in the theater.

Oh my God it was horrible! She was doing shots and dancing on the chairs!

rosered · 08-23-2006, 12:08 AM

OMG, I would have FREAKED out. I hate snakes (even though I saw the movie.)

And I'm surprised I didn't think that kids would do something like this before!

Karen* · 08-23-2006, 02:43 PM

Whoa.

Number 9 Dream · 08-23-2006, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

That reminds me of the time last year when I went to see "Herbie Fully Loaded" and someone let Lindsay Lohan loose in the theater.

Oh my God it was horrible! She was doing shots and dancing on the chairs!

08-22-2006, 07:44 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Live Rattlesnakes Released In 'Snakes On A Plane' Theater Live Rattlesnakes Released In 'Snakes On A Plane' Theater Two live diamondback rattlesnakes were released in an Arizona movie theater during a showing of the new film "Snakes on a Plane," according to Local 6 News. Authorities said pranksters released the young venomous rattlesnakes in a dark theater at the AMC Desert Ridge near Tatum and Loop 101 in Phoenix. The two snakes caused a panic in the dark theater, according to the report. "That to me is very scary," herpetological association representative Tom Whiting said. "I would hate to be watching a movie about snakes and have a rattlesnake bite me." Wranglers were called to collect the snakes, the report said. No one was injured in the incident and, so far, the culprits have not been caught. Officials believe the snakes were smuggled into the theater in backpacks. "This thing is under someone's chair and they go to sit and they just push your foot in the air and startle it -- obviously all they got to do is startle this thing," Phoenix Herpetological Society spokesman Daniel Marchand said. "It's dark. They can't see you, you know that well. If it's scared, boom it strikes." The snakes were released into the desert. Watch Local 6 News for more on this story. Copyright 2006 by Internet Broadcasting Systems and Local6.com.

08-22-2006, 07:46 PM	#2
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08-22-2006, 07:49 PM	#3
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08-22-2006, 07:52 PM	#4
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08-23-2006, 12:08 AM	#10
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