Exotic Incident #2016

Incident Date:
10/01/2013
Location:
Salerno, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Burmese Python
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Authorities in Florida captured a 10-foot albino Burmese python that apparantely ate ate least 2 cats. Burmese pythons are not native to Florida and the prohibits ownership of these animals. The snake was turned over to the FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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