Exotic Incident #2244
Incident Date:
10/05/2015
Location:
Newport, KY - USA
Facility Name:
Captive Born Reptile Shop
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A pet store owner was attacked by a 15-foot long, 100 pound python while cleaning its cage. The snake wrapped around the man’s body, neck and face and the man had stopped breathing. Police were able to get the snake off the man and revive him. The store owner is being hospitalized.
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