Exotic Incident #1593
Incident Date:
09/05/2011
Location:
Billings, MT - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Animal control personnel captured a 12-foot reticulated python in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant. They released the snake into the hands of staff at the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter. Owners were later contacted and the snake sent home.
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