Exotic Incident #667

Incident Date:
04/07/2004
Location:
Rose Hill, VA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Rattlesnake
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A snake-handling pastor died in his home after being bitten on the finger by a rattlesnake while performing a Pentecostal Easter service.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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