Exotic Incident #1209

Incident Date:
09/09/2008
Location:
Grants Pass, OR - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Lizard
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed

Summary:

An Oregon man playing with his toddler son in his yard captured a 6-ft-long lizard capable of harming and injuring “pets” and humans. The lizard was put in the care of a local pet store.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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