Beauty Queen Fined for Python Stunt | Toronto News

A Sri Lankan beauty queen, just 19, got slapped with a $181 fine for dancing onstage with an endangered seven-foot python — and the snake’s owner paid even more. The incident sparked global outrage, led to court appearances, and ended with the snake safely released back into the wild. It’s a stark reminder of Sri Lanka’s tough stance on wildlife exploitation — where even TikTok videos of harassing elephants can land you in hot water. This isn’t the first time they’ve cracked down: officials have fined others for displaying reptiles at tourist spots, and one man even got 15 years for elephant trafficking. The law’s message is clear: wildlife isn’t a prop — and neither are your social media stunts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea9f718b9f10e7da