Exotic Incident #2304
Incident Date:
02/01/2016
Location:
Melbourne, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Anaconda
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A woman and her two dogs encountered a nine-foot green anaconda in their yard. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers took the snake to a veterinary facility where it was euthanized.
Green anacondas are not native to Florida, and was likely owned as a pet.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/local/environment/2016/02/02/another-anaconda-pops-up-brevard/79697672/