It's refreshing to hear that some celebrities listen to the voice of public opinion, especially when it comes to animal welfare.

Reese Witherspoon has decided to ditch her python skin purse after the cruel accessory sparked outrage from PETA, RadarOnline.com can exclusively report.

As RadarOnline.com was the first to report, the Water For Elephants star has been spotted several times carrying a Chloe Paraty python and leather purse, which she clearly didn't buy in California because the popular snakeskin has been banned from sales in the state since 1970.