Ep 3. The Night Strangler

Fatal Attractions season 3 episode 3, titled "The Night Strangler," follows the story of a man who becomes obsessed with owning a massive, deadly snake. The episode delves into the man's trajectory from acquiring the snake to the tragic consequences that ensue.

The episode starts with a glimpse into the man's past. He had a fascination with snakes from a very young age and had always dreamed of owning a snake that would command respect. His love for snakes grew stronger as he got older. He would spend hours watching documentaries, reading books, and researching snakes from all over the world. As he grew older, he set his sights on owning a snake that was not only dangerous but also huge.

One day, the man comes across a massive snake for sale. It's a Burmese python that is over 20 feet long, and the seller claims that it's the most dangerous snake he's ever encountered. The man is drawn to the snake, and he can't resist the temptation of owning it. Despite warnings from friends, family, and experts, he goes ahead and purchases the snake.

The man's life changes after he brings the snake home. At first, he's euphoric. He spends hours admiring the snake and showing it off to anyone who will come to his home. However, things soon take a dark turn. The snake proves to be too much for him to handle. It's aggressive, and the man finds himself constantly on guard around it. He has to take every precaution to keep the snake contained and away from his family.

As the days go by, the man becomes more obsessed with the snake. He spends all his time researching how to care for the snake properly. He buys expensive equipment and spends thousands of dollars on feeding the snake and making sure it's comfortable. He becomes fixated on the snake and begins to isolate himself from his family, friends, and job.

The situation reaches a boiling point when the snake escapes from its enclosure in the middle of the night. The man is terrified and calls the authorities for help, but it's too late. The snake kills the man's beloved pets, and he's forced to realize the true danger of this animal. He begins to realize that he made a huge mistake in buying the snake, and he feels overwhelmed and depressed.

The next day, the man decides to sell the snake. He desperately tries to find a buyer, but no one wants to take on such a dangerous animal. Meanwhile, the man spirals further into depression, realizing that he's put his family and himself in grave danger. Despite his efforts, he can't find a home for the snake.

The episode ends with a tragic conclusion, and the man having a realization that he's gone too far down a dangerous path. Viewers witness the consequences of his obsession with owning a dangerous animal. The episode is a stark reminder that some animals simply cannot be reasoned with, and that sometimes the price we pay for our own entertainment and obsession is entirely too high.