Exotic Incident #2536

Incident Date:
07/03/2016
Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Caiman
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

Police captured a foot-long caiman by the side of the road after it was spotted by a woman walking her dog. Animal Control captured the reptile and it was transported to a facility in Dracut specializing in reptile rehabilitation for evaluation and care. Police speculated that the reptile was a pet that someone abandoned when they could no longer care for it. Caimans are illegal to keep as pets in Massachusetts.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://whdh.com/news/alligator-found-on-side-of-road-in-lowell/