Exotic Incident #1788

Incident Date:
07/13/2012
Location:
Elkhorn, NE - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Cobras, Vipers, Rattlesnakes,
Animal disposition:

Summary:

30 venomous snakes, including 5 cobras, 2 vipers and 16 rattlesnakes, were removed from an Elkhorn-area home where two children lived. An anonymous tip to the NE Humane Society let investigators to the home. The owner was ticketed on suspicion of several animal cruelty violations. It is illegal to possess venomous snakes within the City of Omaha. The snakes were taken to the Henry Doorly Zoo.

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