Dealing with dangerous animals can be a burdensome task. There are things that an animal caretaker will have to deal with that are more than just cuddles and cuteness. In a clearing, deep in the White Tail Woods, Fluttershy has a fateful encounter with a deadly python, big enough to swallow a pony whole.
I'm sorry for writing this. I really am. It's a very short read, and it's just a swift punch to the feels. Whether I hit your feels, or miss them by a long shot, either way, I made a terrible mistake and I apologize.