Exotic Incident #158
Incident Date:
09/24/1997
Location:
Everett, WA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
King Cobra
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 3-ft-long king cobra bit his owner two times. The man was airlifted to a hospital and treated with antivenom medication. Animal Control officers later confiscated the snake. Venomous snake ownership is illegal in Everett, WA.
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