Exotic Incident #457
Incident Date:
07/01/2002
Location:
Henrietta, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Rattlesnake
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A man was bitten by his “pet” rattlesnake, which he was keeping illegally. The man was handling three timber rattlesnakes in his home when one of the snakes bit him.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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