Exotic Incident #2727
Incident Date:
07/17/2006
Location:
Ketchum, ID - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Burmese python
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
A 12-foot Burmese python named Houdini swallowed a queen-size electric blanket, along with the electrical cord and control box, that was wrapped around his cage for warmth. He had surgery to remove the blanket, and survived.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/13939272/ns/us_news-weird_news/t/surgery-removes-electric-blanket-python/#.WDxWvvkrLIU