Exotic Incident #191
Incident Date:
07/30/1998
Location:
Dayton, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A 15-ft-long python was found under a truck parked at Benham’s Caterers and Restaurant. Dayton firefighters were called and placed the python in a trash can. The snake was someone’s “pet.” Since the “owner” was unknown, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton found a man willing to take the snake.
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