Exotic Incident #1151
Incident Date:
05/25/2008
Location:
Nobel, OK - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Injury to animal by human (IH)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Diamond Back Rattlesnake
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
WildCare Foundation picked up a diamondback rattlesnake whose mouth was sewn shut. The Foundation’s vet removed the stitches and discovered the snake’s fangs had also been removed. They placed the snake with an appropriate reptile facility.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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