Exotic Incident #1477
Incident Date:
12/20/2010
Location:
Fayetteville, AR - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Green Mamba, Cobras, Pit Vipers
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A man, Jason Wiles, was sent to the hospital after an being bit by his pet green mamba snake. Green mamba’s come from South Africa and is listed as one of the top ten most dangerous snakes. Their bites are considered lethal. The man possessed several other snakes on his property including cobras and pit vipers. All the snakes were confiscated and destroyed.
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