Exotic Incident #470
Incident Date:
07/25/2002
Location:
Sandy, UT - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 16-year-old girl was bitten by her “pet” 6-ft-long African rock python, Junior, and suffered extensive puncture wounds to her fingers. Police used a scissor to release the snake’s hold.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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