Exotic Incident #1630
Incident Date:
10/19/2011
Location:
Branson, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Diamondback Rattlesnake
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A man spent time in the hospital after being bitten by his 3-feet long pet diamondback rattlesnake. It is against the law to own this snake in Branson and has been turned over to the Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield. The man was bitten while changing the water in the snake’s cage.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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