Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Sep 27, 2011
Location: Elkhart County, Indiana

Animal: African Rock Python
Animal Disposition: unknown

Facility Type: Exotic Pet
Facility Name: unknown

Category: Abandoned animal, Escape of animal, Animal health issue
Species: Reptile

Summary: A 12-foot snake was found in Elkhart County. A group of teenagers were spotted playing outside with the 60 pound, African Rock Python. The snake's original owner died and his wife decided to give the snake away to the neighbor kids. The snake has been adopted by the /chicago Herpetology Society and will eventually be taken to a zoo.

Source: WNDU.com