Exotic Incident #2153

Incident Date:
01/15/2015
Location:
Van Nuys, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed

Summary:

An 8-foot alligator was kept illegally in a residential yard for as long as 40 years. The animal was confiscated and taken to the Los Angeles Zoo where it will remain until an investigation is completed. It is illegal to own an alligator in the state of California without proper permit.

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