Exotic Incident #2818

Incident Date:
08/23/2016
Location:
Scottsdale, AZ - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

The Scottsdale Fire Department captured a 9-foot pet albino python after it was found in a gutter in a residential area. The snake was turned over to the Phoenix Herpetological Society. A local dentist later came forward to claim this snake and two others found in the area, saying they had escaped from his office.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.azfamily.com/story/32941094/3-large-snakes-found-in-scottsdale-returned-to-owner