Read the following and answer the question. 1. A baby python is only a foot or two long. 2. But, within a year, it can grow to over five feet. 3. A big snake eats a lot and needs a big cage. 4. Some people let their pets go if they can’t afford to care for them anymore. 5. This is irresponsible and illegal. 6. If you are thinking about getting a pet, do your research. 7. And, if you have a pet snake you can no longer keep, find someone to adopt it. Why might the author give an opinion in this article?
a to persuade the reader not to release snakes into the wild.
b to teach the reader how to care for snakes
c because the author is afraid of snakes
d because the author loves snakes