Exotic Incident #649
Incident Date:
02/09/2004
Location:
Pequea, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
West African Bush Viper
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 17-year-old boy suffered a bite from his highly venomous West African bush viper and might lose his finger. No antivenin existed for this type of “pet.”
Action take by Born Free USA:
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