Exotic Incident #1622
Incident Date:
10/16/2011
Location:
Cary, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 6-year old, 5-foot long female alligator was found living in a bathtub during a raid of a marijuana-growing operation. The man living in the home was charged with a laundry list of drug related charges as well as a fine for violating permit requirements for the alligator. The alligator was was taken to the Chicago Herpetological Society
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