Exotic Incident #2123

Incident Date:
08/25/2014
Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Boa Constrictor
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A 6-foot long boa constrictor anemd Rocky bit a backup dancer for singer Nicki Minaj while rehearsing for the MTV Video Music Awards. The dancer was treated immediately at a hospital a different snake was used for the actual performance.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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