Exotic Incident #1795
Incident Date:
08/10/2012
Location:
Chaffee, MO - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
School officials found a python snake near the Chaffee High School football field. As the team was changing in the locker room after practice, coaches and school staff noticed the snake. The Missouri Dept of Conservation took possession of the snake. The snake is not native to Missouri and is believed to be a former pet.
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