Exotic Incident #753
Incident Date:
01/20/2005
Location:
Bronx, NY - 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 30-year-old man was bitten on the hand by his rattlesnake while moving the snake from one tank to another. Venomous snakes are illegal within the city limits.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: