Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Aug 10, 2012
Location: Chaffee, Missouri

Animal: Python
Animal Disposition: recaptured

Facility Type: Exotic Pet
Facility Name: unknown

Category: Abandoned animal, Escape of animal
Species: Reptile

Summary: School officials found a python snake near the Chaffee High School foorball field. As the team was changing in the locker room after practice, coaches and school staff noticed the snake. The Missouri Dept of Conservation took possession of the snake. The snake is not native to Missouri and is believed to be a former pet.

Source: www.KFVS12.com