Exotic Incident #362

Incident Date:
07/04/2001
Location:
, SC - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Asiatic Spitting Cobra
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A man was bitten by his “pet” Asiatic spitting cobra and flown to a Florida hospital for antivenom.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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