Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Jun 14, 2012
Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Animal: Albino boa Constrictor, Brazilian Rainbow Boa Constrictor, CA Kingsnake, Dumeril's Boa, Ball Python, Chameleon
Animal Disposition: unknown

Facility Type: Accredited AZA Zoo
Facility Name: World Aquarium

Category: Legal/illegal issue
Species: Reptile

Summary: Police are investigating the theft of five snakes and a chameleon from the World Aquarium in downtown St. Louis. A 6-foot Albino Boa Constrictor, a 5-foot Brazilian Rainbow Boa Constrictor, a 4-foot California Kingsnake, a 4-1/2 foot Dumeril's Boa, a 2-foot Ball Python, and a veiled chameleon. In 2004, two former City Museum employees stole a two-headed rat snake and were caught.

Source: KVUE.com