TEEN idol Britney Spears cavorting with a long, yellow python in front of a caged tiger stole the show at the recent MTV awards in New York.

Goodness knows why. Some people will do anything to be the centre of attraction.

OK she might not be frightened of snakes, but so what? I can't say I'm overfond of the reptiles, but they should not be used like a fashion accessory feather boa by some OTT pop star.

They should be left in the wild where they belong.

Pathetic and cruel, I say