Exotic Incident #1351

Incident Date:
10/27/2009
Location:
Vero Beach, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Burmese Python
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed

Summary:

A Vero Beach neighborhood had an unwanted visitor when a 9-ft-long Burmese python was captured in a backyard. Indian River Care and Control took temporary custody of the snake but intended to turn him over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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