Exotic Incident #1318
Incident Date:
07/31/2009
Location:
Wayne Township, OH - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Gila Monster
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” Gila monster bit a local man, sending him to the hospital. Reports indicated he was in fair condition at Miami Valley Hospital. Sheriff’s officials reported that the lizard belonged to a woman present at the time of the bite but they did not know whether she was living there or just visiting.
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