Exotic Incident #1128
Incident Date:
04/01/2008
Location:
Frankfort, KY - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Rattlesnake, Gabon Viper, King Cobra, Iguana, Monitor Lizard, Alligator, Boa Constrictor, Python
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Department of Fish and Wildlife officials seized seven rattlesnakes, a gabon viper, a king cobra, an iguana, two monitor lizards, two alligators, a boa constrictor, and a python. The Possessor was not at home as he was having two fingers amputated at a local hospital as the result of snakebite. He faced several charges in connection with the seized reptiles.
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