Exotic Incident #2718
Incident Date:
11/15/2016
Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
An American alligator was confiscated from a home by Arizona Game and Fish Department officials.
Alligators are restricted wildlife that are illegal to own in Arizona without a permit. The alligator is being cared for by the Phoenix Herpetological Society while the case is pending.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.kvoa.com/story/33762987/alligator-confiscated-from-marana-home