Exotic Incident #323

Incident Date:
11/07/2000
Location:
Silver Springs, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Burmese Python
Animal disposition:

Summary:

An 11-ft-long Burmese python was found along a busy state highway. The snake was run over by a car and rescued by a passerby. The snake was probably an abandoned “pet.”

Action take by Born Free USA:

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