Exotic Incident #408
Incident Date:
12/10/2001
Location:
West Haven, CT - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Cobra Snake
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 25-year-old man was bitten by his poisonous “pet” cobra snake. Man was hospitalized for several days while undergoing antivenintreatment. Surgery might be necessary to repair the damage done by the venom.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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