Exotic Incident #2015
Incident Date:
09/30/2013
Location:
Oahu, HI - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Boa Constrictor
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A motorist ran over and killed a 5-foot long boa constrictor on the Pali Highway. Boas are not indigenious to Hawaii and they are not allowed to be kept as pets. The incident was reported to the HI Dept. of Agriculture who took possession of the dead snake.
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