Exotic Incident #2824

Incident Date:
12/27/2016
Location:
Arlington County, VA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Anaconda
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

Arlington County Animal Control responded to a call about a snake in a toilet at an apartment building. They rescued the 4- to 5-foot-long anaconda, which was then turned over to a reptile expert. Officials believe the snake was a pet who was abandoned or escaped.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://wtop.com/arlington/2017/01/anaconda-found-arlington-co-apartment-toilet/