Exotic Incident #1940
Incident Date:
07/28/2011
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Iguana, Alligator, Turtles, Tarantula
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Pennsylvania humane officers seized animals, both dead and alive, from a couple that was hoarding them. Among the seized animals were two dead iguanas, a dead 4-foot alligator, at least three living turtles and countless dogs, frogs, cats, rats, roosters and tarantulas. Some of the animals were reported to be mummified.
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