Exotic Incident #595
Incident Date:
08/03/2003
Location:
Dayton, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Rhino Viper
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A firefighter was bitten on his left hand by his “pet” rhino viper snake and rushed to the hospital where he died the next day.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: