Exotic Incident #1102
Incident Date:
02/06/2008
Location:
Hesperia, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Various species including two gila monsters
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
More than 200 reptiles including 2 gila monsters were discovered abandoned in a freezing, filthy room attached to a garage in Hesperia. Most were alive though weak. Some had died from dehydration, including the 2 gila monsters. The owner of Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Phelan took possession of the surviving reptiles to care for them.
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