Exotic Incident #1597
Incident Date:
09/27/2011
Location:
Elkhart County, IN - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
African Rock Python
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 12-foot snake was found in Elkhart County. A group of teenagers were spotted playing outside with the 60 pound, African Rock Python. The snake’s original owner died and his wife decided to give the snake away to the neighbor kids. The snake has been adopted by the /Chicago Herpetology Society and will eventually be taken to a zoo.
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