Exotic Incident #2704
Incident Date:
11/08/2016
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
About 160 different species of reptiles were seized from a private property. The collection included a young American alligator, alligator snapping turtles, and a Texas horned lizard, which are all illegal in Oklahoma. There was also a 15-foot-long anaconda and 60-70 species of poisonous snakes. Law enforcement officials removed most of the animals from the property, and the animals’ owner faces four wildlife charges.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.news9.com/story/33674251/alligator-other-illegal-reptiles-seized-from-okc-property