Exotic Incident #2603

Incident Date:
07/16/2016
Location:
Methuen, MA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Tegu
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A woman found a dead tegu floating in the Merrimack River. Because tegus are not native to the area, it was likely a pet that escaped or was abandoned.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.eagletribune.com/news/woman-finds-reptile-in-merrimack-mistakes-it-for-alligator/article_177d06c8-8cea-5aa5-93f0-cb9c8360b735.html