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Wednesday, July 31 2013

Gaboon viper, dozens of other snakes found in burning home

By kingsnake.com
Wed, July 31 2013 at 06:10
When firefighters entered a burning home in northern Utah, they found a roomful of snakes, some venomous.

From ABC News:
Among the snakes that were found were some of the most deadly, including five albino western diamondbacks and a Gaboon viper.

“The Gaboon viper is considered one of the most dangerous snakes in the world,” said Brad Hunt of the Utah Division of Wildlife. “It has very long fangs and very potent venom.”

The Gaboon Viper is indigenous to Africa, and anti-venom for the snake is not readily available in the United States.

Having venomous snakes is illegal in the state of Utah, and even native snakes must be registered and have permits. It is suspected that the owner, whose name has not been released but who officials believe is a snake professional or breeder, smuggled at least the Gaboon viper from out of state.

He was cited for possession of illegal animals, and Animal Control was in contact with an attorney to consider options for pressing any misdemeanor charges.

The snakes that he owned legally will be returned to him, officials said.

An animal control officer on the scene noted "the snakes were kept in 'incredible condition' and in 'immaculate facilities.'"

Read the full story here.

Photo: Gaboon viper by kingsnake.com user viperkeeper.
    
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