Exotic Incident #1714

Incident Date:
04/10/2012
Location:
St. Louis, Kennett, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligators
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Kennet authorities are looking for alligators that were sold as babies by a Colorado man out of a trailer 14 months ago. So far, they have recovered 2 that were being kept as pets often in the backyard, and one that nearly snapped off its owner’s hand. Kennet has laws governing exotic pets, including a ban on alligators.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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