Exotic Incident #471
Incident Date:
07/26/2002
Location:
Pocatello, ID - 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 15-year-old boy brought home a rattlesnake to keep as his “pet” and was struck on the right index finger. The boy was rushed to the hospital and the State Department of Fish and Game removed the snake.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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