Exotic Incident #1715
Incident Date:
04/09/2012
Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
American Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
An American alligator was confiscated froma Des Moines home this week after authorities found it in the same house as an infant and a dog. Colby Ryan Karaidos was cited for possessing the alligator. A license is required to keep an alligator in Iowa.
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