Exotic Incident #481
Incident Date:
08/12/2002
Location:
Haywood County, NC - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Rattlesnake
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A rattlesnake bit a man’s leg during a force-feeding procedure.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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