Exotic Incident #2440
Incident Date:
05/08/2016
Location:
Southport, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Eric Lane Coatney was cited after fish and wildlife officers arrived at his home to find him walking a 3-foot alligator around his yard on a leash. He was allowing several children to pet the gator. He was charged with a misdemeanor offense of taking possession of an alligator without a license.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20160613/report-man-let-kids-pet-alligator-with-its-business-end-unsecured