Exotic Incident #188

Incident Date:
07/10/1998
Location:
Roosevelt, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Boa Constrictor
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

An 8-ft-long boa constrictor escaped and was seen slithering down a street in a residential area. Police officers found the snake curled underneath a car. The snake belonged to someone in the neighborhood. The boa constrictor was recaptured and returned to its tank.

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