Exotic Incident #1307

Incident Date:
06/20/2009
Location:
Green Bay, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Rattlesnake
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed

Summary:

A 17-year-old boy was bitten by a rattlesnake at his home. Local police and human officers removed about 13 venomous reptiles and amphibians, along with other non-venomous reptiles. The boy was hospitalized and was listed in stable condition.

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