Exotic Incident #2305

Incident Date:
11/30/2015
Location:
Brevard, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Anaconda
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

State wildlife officers shot and killed a 9-foot-long green anaconda. These snakes are not native to Florida and it was likely kept as a pet.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/local/environment/2015/12/02/florida-wildlife-officers-shoot-9-foot-long-anaconda-brevard/76673504/