Exotic Incident #2728
Incident Date:
09/15/2016
Location:
Weston, CT - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Bird, snake
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Hundreds of snakes, birds, and other animals were discovered in the home of Daniel Kopulos, who ran an exotic pet shop in New York. Police found the animals in filthy conditions, without food or water. More than 100 of them were dead. Kopulos was charged with animal cruelty.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/09/30/he-was-known-for-rescuing-animals-now-hes-accused-of-starving-hundreds-of-exotic-pets-to-death/