Exotic Incident #165

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Madison, WI - USA

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31/10/1997

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Summary:

A 3-ft-long python, Merlin, reported missing since mid-October, was discovered back home at the UW-Madison residence hall. Merlin was discovered four doors down from her room. Merlin had a history of disappearing for long periods of time. Once she was gone for three years. UW housing does not allow its residents to keep any “pets” except fish in the rooms.