Search Exotic Incidents Database

A man found a 7-ft-long python in his driveway. The snake was suffering from mouth rot and third degree burns, probably caused by a heating pad.

A “pet” skunk bit a veterinary technician. A circuit judge ordered that the skunk be euthanized.

A 2-1/2-ft-long alligator was found roaming a local neighborhood. The animal was a former “pet” that either escaped or was released by someone.

A 15-year-old boy brought home a rattlesnake to keep as his “pet” and was struck on the right index finger. The boy was rushed to the hospital and the State Department of Fish and Game removed the snake.

A 16-year-old girl was bitten by her “pet” 6-ft-long African rock python, Junior, and suffered extensive puncture wounds to her fingers. Police used a scissor to release the snake’s hold.

Two lion cubs escaped from their pens.

An escaped emu was killed after he chased one dog and harassed others.

A neighbor found and killed an escaped 8-ft-long python snake in his backyard.

An escaped alligator was recaptured in Darby Creek.

A “pet” wallaby was on the loose after being startled by a dog.