You might already describe an ex as a snake. So why not name a reptile after them?

An Australian zoo has launched a competition where you can do just that, allowing for a brown snake named after your former lover as its top prize.

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The competition run by Wild Life Sydney requires entrants to explain why their ex deserves it, and also donate to its conservation fund, which aims to help Australian native wildlife by funding research and educational programs.

The zoo's general manager, Mark Connolly, said in a statement that the competition could give "someone unlucky in love ... something else to celebrate on Valentine’s Day this year." Read more... ...