Exotic Incident #278
Incident Date:
05/20/2000
Location:
Madison, AL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Copperhead Snake
Animal disposition:
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.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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