Exotic Incident #2766
Incident Date:
12/13/2016
Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Captive Born Reptiles
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python, alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Agents with the Ohio Department of Agriculture took 6 large pythons out of a store named Captive Born Reptiles. They also seized 5 venomous snakes from shop owner Terry Wilkins’ home. The raid is part of an investigation that began after a video was made at Tutor Time Child Care of kids playing with Wilkins’ alligator and python. He will face a misdemeanor charge for each animal he owned that was not registered with the state.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/pet-store-raided-agents-looking-for-alligator-taken-to-daycare