Exotic Incident #1890
Incident Date:
01/07/2013
Location:
Oldsmar, FL - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Snakes, Lizards, Hedgehog
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Summary:
A couple was arrested for animal cruelty and child abuse when deputies found nearly 300 animals – including snakes, lizards, rats, mice, birds, rabbits, squirrels, and hedgehogs. Some animals were found dead and eaten. Deputies were responding to a missing girl. They also found the couple under the influence of alcohol.
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