Detailed Animal Action Report

Animals seen in Wilder Napalm are those connected with the carnival, such as a snake, elephants, and a performing Chihuahua. A firehouse Dalmation is also seen briefly in minor action. The carnival snake lady is seen at various times, always with a large snake draped around her neck and shoulders. The snake, a Burmese Python, by the name of Monty Python, was always placed on the actress’ shoulder by the trainer before each take and removed afterward. Both actress and python were permitted sufficient preparation time, prior to filming, to become accustomed to one another. When an elephant pushed at the photo booth in the parking lot, the elephant was responding to verbal commands by the trainer. The pyrotechnic grand finale was filmed in many cuts and the elephants were never close to any actual fire. In one scene, as Vida is walking through town, a small Chihuahua, wearing a clown hat, follows slightly behind her. To accomplish this scene two trainers were used. One trainer, hidden behind a building and holding the Chihuahua, released the dog as Vida walked by. Although the dog appeared to be following Vida, he was actually walking towards the second trainer, also out of camera range.