Exotic Incident #516

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Columbus, OH - USA

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04/01/2003

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Summary:

A Suphan cobra bit a zookeeper at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium while being fed a dead rat. The zookeeper, who had 20 years of experience handling reptiles, was reported in stable condition at a local hospital.