Exotic Incident #1740
Incident Date:
05/14/2012
Location:
Broward County, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Miccosukee Indian Tribe Facility
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Indian Cobra
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A professional snake handler in Broward County is recoving from a cobra bite suffered during a live show at a Miccosukee Indian Tribe facility. The femal henalder was bitten by an Indian Cobra, approximately 3-feet long, and considered among the deadliest snakes in the world. The snake handler is recovering.
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