Exotic Incident #1408
Incident Date:
08/25/2010
Location:
Tampa, FL - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Gaboon Viper
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A man was bitten by his pet 18-inch Gaboon viper and drove himself to the hospital. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission was contacted and the man was charged with 8 second-degree misdemeanor charges relatined to owning a venomous reptile without a permit.
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