Exotic Incident #1032
Incident Date:
07/30/2007
Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A 15-month-old boy was rushed to the hospital after being bitten by a python in a popular local park. Park workers initially tried to kill the 3-ft-long ball python but eventually the snake was captured and turned over to a local pet shop owner who planned to help the injured snake and eventually sell it.
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