Exotic Incident #154

Incident Date:
08/28/1997
Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Viper
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A “pet” viper sank its fangs into its “owner” who had to be rushed to the hospital.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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