Exotic Incident #486

Incident Date:
09/01/2002
Location:
Pascagoula, MS - 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 man suffered four bites to his arm by his “pet” rattlesnake and was rushed to the hospital for antivenin.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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