Exotic Incident #112
Incident Date:
10/01/1996
Location:
Queens, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 19-year-old man was killed by his “pet” python after the snake wrapped itself around the man’s neck. The snake was kept uncaged in the man’s apartment and was presumed safe since it never attacked the household cat.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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