Exotic Incident #445
Incident Date:
05/02/2002
Location:
, IN - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Burmese Python
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 10-year-old boy was attacked by a Burmese python while visiting a pet store. The snake’s possessor had brought the animal into the store and allowed the boy to hold the snake. The boy was bitten on the shoulder and the chest and suffered 40 puncture wounds before the animal was removed.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: