Exotic Incident #655
Incident Date:
02/24/2004
Location:
Porter, IN - 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 veterinarian with 35 years’ experience handling snakes narrowly avoided death after being bitten by a “pet” rattlesnake. Antivenin was located and administered at the last minute.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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