Exotic Incident #132
Incident Date:
03/22/1997
Location:
, KS - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Snake
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 6-year-old boy had bloody diarrhea for 10 days’ duration, abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever, and his 3-year-old brother developed diarrhea. Both boys were diagnosed with Salmonella, which they received from the family’s two “pet” snakes.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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