Exotic Incident #341
Incident Date:
03/01/2001
Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
California King Snake
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 3-ft-long California King “pet” snake slithered up four flights of stairs and into an apartment, and attacked a sleeping child. The 3-year-old was rushed to nearby Mount Sinai Hospital.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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