Exotic Incident #1644
Incident Date:
11/09/2011
Location:
Omaha, NE - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator, Rat Snake, Tortoises, Turtles
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 30-year old man was arrested after authorities found an alligator, a rat snake, and 33 tortoises and turtles in filthy conditions along with an elaborate marjijuana-growing operation in his home. The man was booked on suspicion of manufacturing marijuana and cited on suspicion of harboring a nondomestic animal and numerous counts of animal cruelty.
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