Exotic Incident #2599

Incident Date:
07/30/2016
Location:
Scottsdale, AZ - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

The Scottsdale Fire Department captured a 10-foot pet albino python after it was found in a residential area. The snake was turned over to the Phoenix Herpetological Society. A local dentist later came forward to claim this snake and two others found in the area, saying they had escaped from his office.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale-breaking/2016/08/03/snakes-alive-scottsdale-fire-crew-rescues-10-foot-python-during-tuesdays-storm/88009862/