Exotic Incident #2617
Incident Date:
07/27/2016
Location:
New Hartford, CT - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A 2-foot alligator was seized by police when they found it while searching an apartment for drugs. The alligator was turned over to a reptile rehabilitation and education organization. It is illegal to own an alligator without a permit in Connecticut.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.registercitizen.com/article/RC/20160810/NEWS/160819983