Exotic Incident #2742

Incident Date:
09/11/2016
Location:
Mather, WV - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A man found a python in his backyard. After not receiving assistance from state police or animal control agencies, he called an an officer with the southwest region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, who drove all the way from Ligonier, Westmoreland County, to get the snake. They believe the python, who is now being held at a reptile rescue shelter, was a pet.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.observer-reporter.com/20160914/mighty_python_found_slithering_in_mather_backyard