Exotic Incident #2252
Incident Date:
09/01/2015
Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
King Cobra
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
An 8-foot-long king cobra named Elvis escaped his enclosure and was loose in a residential neighborhood. He was found under one of the neighbor’s dryers over a month later. Charges were filed against the owner, reality TV star Michael Kennedy, for failing to immediately notify state wildlife authorities. He voluntarily relinquished Elvis.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-orlando-king-cobra-case-reinstated-20170126-story.html