Exotic Incident #516
Incident Date:
01/04/2003
Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Suphan Cobra
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A Suphan cobra bit a zookeeper at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium while being fed a dead rat. The zookeeper, who had 20 years of experience handling reptiles, was reported in stable condition at a local hospital.
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