Exotic Incident #2676

Incident Date:
09/20/2016
Location:
Springfield, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
False water cobra
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

An escaped venomous false water cobra was found by children on a residential driveway. Nearby men helped police capture the snake in a trash can, and he was then reunited with his owner.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/09/22/Venomous-false-water-cobra-found-in-Pennsylvania-familys-driveway/4151474571844/