Exotic Incident #1551

Incident Date:
08/01/2011
Location:
Timmins (Ontario), CA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Burmese Python
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A local man reported encountering a very large, live snake, which turned out to be a Burmese Python measuring about 18 ft in length. Following consultation with zoo officials, the police “humanely dispatched” the snake. It is believed that the snake was deposited by someone in the area.

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