Exotic Incident #2719
Incident Date:
10/04/2016
Location:
Plaquemines Parish, LA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Red tail boa constrictor
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 9-foot red tail boa constrictor was killed by a grass-cutting crew when it was accidentally struck by a blade from a mower. Authorities believe it was a former pet.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/communities/crescent_city/article_a5894f48-932c-11e6-b3de-1ba20e1a3200.html