Exotic Incident #1656

Incident Date:
12/26/2011
Location:
Miami-Dade, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Burmese Python
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A 13-ft Burmese python was found swimming in a South Florida family’s pool. The family called 911 and the snake was captured and taken away by Miami-Dade Fire Resue. It is believed that someone released it after no longer being able to care for it.

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