Exotic Incident #2554
Incident Date:
07/01/2016
Location:
Kaanapali, HI - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Ball python
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 3-4 foot ball python was captured on a Maui coffee farm. Ball pythons are not indigenous to Hawaii, and was likely part of the pet trade. Snakes have no natural predators in Hawaii and pose a serious threat to Hawaii’s environment. The snake was euthanized due to the condition it was found in.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/state-wire/live-snake-found-maui-coffee-farm