Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Sep 02, 1998
Location: Richmond, Virginia

Animal: Boa Constrictor
Animal Disposition: removed/re-housed

Facility Type: Exotic Pet
Facility Name: unknown

Category: Escape of animal
Species: Reptile

Summary: A boa constrictor was found lying in the middle of the westbound travel lane of West Grace Street. Police officers were called to the scene and coaxed the snake into a Supercan closer. The "owner" of the snake was unknown, but the snake was believed to be somebody’s "pet." The snake was taken to the SPCA to be cared for.

Source: Richmond Times