May 14, 2014 Rio Rancho, NM Animal control officers impounded a large sulcata tortoise who had escaped from a “secured” backyard. Reptiles
May 13, 2014 College Station, TX A woman found a 12-foot python in her bathroom and called police. The snake was captured and transported to a reptile rescue facility where the guardian eventually claimed it. Reptiles
May 6, 2014 Eaton, OH A 5-year old boy was bitten in the arm and face by a wolf hybrid kept as a pet. Other
May 6, 2014 Olathe, KS A 2-year old wallaby named Wally escaped his enclosure and was spotted hopping along a residential street. The animals was captured and returned to his guardian after several hours. Other
May 3, 2014 Chillicothe, MO A capuchin monkey escaped from its breeder and ran amok in a neighborhood before being shot and killed by police. Primates
May 2, 2014 Scottsdale, AZ A 3-foot, 10 pound Tegue lizard considered to be dangerous was spotted by residents. The lizard is believed to be someone’s pet who either was dumped or escaped. Reptiles
May 1, 2014 Houston, TX A capuchin monkey featured on “Great Day Houston” slapped the hostess in the face on live TV when he became agitated by the hostess’ teasing. Primates
April 29, 2014 Los Angeles, CA Rapper Tyga turned his pet tiger into an animal shelter after finding out he was keeping the animal illegally. Big Cats
April 28, 2014 Deland, FL A ball python named Brownie escaped from its enclosure in a classroom. Florida F&W are searching for the snake. Reptiles
April 27, 2014 Spring, TX A ‘gator wrangler’ was attacked by the alligator he was trying to wrangle. The man was preparing to tape the alligator’s mouth when the alligator grabbed him by the arm. The man sustained 20 inch deep bites to his arm, bicep and wrist. Reptiles