Exotic Incident #165
Incident Date:
10/31/1997
Location:
Madison, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A 3-ft-long python, Merlin, reported missing since mid-October, was discovered back home at the UW-Madison residence hall. Merlin was discovered four doors down from her room. Merlin had a history of disappearing for long periods of time. Once she was gone for three years. UW housing does not allow its residents to keep any “pets” except fish in the rooms.
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