Exotic Incident #1787
Incident Date:
07/16/2012
Location:
Martins Ferry, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Corn Snake
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A live and rare 2-foot butter-colored corn snake seemingly “fell out of the sky” according to a woman, and landed near where she was sitting with a cup of coffee. Police believe the snake probably was on a rooftop or in a tree when it tumbled to the ground. The snake is believed to be a former pet. There is an ordinance against keeping wild animals in the city.
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