Exotic Incident #110

Incident Date:
09/16/1996
Location:
, VA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Iguana
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A “pet” iguana attacked his possessor by biting her nose. The woman required more than 30 stitches and $14,000 in plastic surgery.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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