Exotic Incident #667
Incident Date:
04/07/2004
Location:
Rose Hill, VA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Rattlesnake
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A snake-handling pastor died in his home after being bitten on the finger by a rattlesnake while performing a Pentecostal Easter service.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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