Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: May 20, 2000
Location: Madison, Alabama

Animal: Copperhead Snake
Animal Disposition: unknown

Facility Type: Exotic Pet
Facility Name: unknown

Category: Attack resulting in human injury
Species: Reptile

Summary: A 15 year-old boy sustained a bite on his left index finger from his “pet” copperhead snake. The youth was taken to the hospital for treatment and subsequently released. Several pythons, boas, an alligator, and a South American Crocodile are found in the youth's room at his home.

Source: Huntsville Times