Exotic Incident #776
Incident Date:
04/09/2005
Location:
St. Joseph, MO - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
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Summary:
A young girl was bitten by a 5-ft-long python during an educational presentation at “Experience Western” on the Missouri Western State College campus. The display also included an alligator, a chameleon, a tarantula, and a turtle. The girl was treated at a local hospital and released.
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