Exotic Incident #236
Incident Date:
07/01/1999
Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Snake
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Dusty, a terrier dog, was attacked by a 12-ft-long snake in his backyard. Authorities believed the snake was a “pet” that escaped from its cage. Dusty was not seriously injured. A neighbor subsequently shot the snake.
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