Stop Killing our Pythons,1 python equals 1 Human life---Anambra Indigenes

Killing of Pythons in Anambra State,Nigeria is forbidden.It is an age long tradition that the indigenes have kept for ages and visitors who come into the state are promptly advised not to harm any python.But on recent times,it seems as though some people have decided not to adhere tp this tradition,probably due to their religion or personal belief. This has prompted a facebook user that goes by the name Ogbujianyim Chukwuemeka recently shared a story of how killing of pythons is affecting their own lives.He says; Traditional Nwokedi said and warned if Anambra people, especially those calling themselves Christians will not stop Enugwu people from killing Anambra pythinsw, too much people will die in Anambra and Anambra people will be wondering who is killing us. Abakaliki people are killing us, one python is one person’s life, the more they kill them the more you bury your loved ones, stop them now before they kill you all.” Continue reading..... This has sparked several comments from indigenes.Tony Oraeki, wrote: “I’m an indigene of Nri and in respective towns, if a python enters the house of anybody; climbs on top of his bed, the owner of the house will simply collect the creature and drop it somewhere outside the compound without harming it. “If a stranger deliberately kills a python in Okija, the natives according to Ujummadu would advise such a person to give a befitting burial to the creature, and if the person refuses, he or she stands the risk of dying mysteriously within one year.” While religion has tried to erase this mindset,the indigenes believe tradition can not be changed as some even believe that if someone kills a python without appeasing the gods,he or she will lose three kids.