Exotic Incident #2601
Incident Date:
08/02/2016
Location:
Centerville, UT - USA
Facility Name:
Utah Reptile Rescue
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Snake, turtle, alligator, lizard, rat, bird
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Utah Reptile Rescue, a facility that exhibits reptiles at events and on film sets, was served with a notice by the city saying it could not keep exotic animals on a residential property. This displaces more than 300 animals, including snakes, turtles, alligators, lizards, and non-reptiles including rats, exotic birds, and ferrets. The animals will find a temporary home at a warehouse.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://fox13now.com/2016/08/02/snakes-lizards-and-alligators-homeless-after-reptile-wrangler-is-evicted-from-centerville-home/