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A police officer spotted an 8-foot-long boa constrictor by a road, and trapped it in a nearby recycling bin. The snake was reclaimed by its owner shortly thereafter.

In response to a complaint, a 6-foot alligator was removed from a backyard enclosure by police and zoo staff. The gator, known as Wally, is being housed at the Zoo at Forest Park. He was living in the home for the past 26 years after having been brought from Florida in a cooler. Owning an alligator as a pet is a violation of MA state law.

A 9-year-old girl visiting Virginia Beach suffered a bite from a pet monkey that was in a tourist area with its owner. The owner fled with the monkey immediately after the girl was bitten, and officials are searching for them.

Joseph Carrao reached into a pen and picked up a Chilean flamingo named Pinky, who he then slammed into the ground “in a rage.” Veterinarians made the decision to euthanize Pinky due to the severity of her injuries. Carrao was charged with felony animal cruelty.

Utah Reptile Rescue, a facility that exhibits reptiles at events and on film sets, was served with a notice by the city saying it could not keep exotic animals on a residential property. This displaces more than 300 animals, including snakes, turtles, alligators, lizards, and non-reptiles including rats, exotic birds, and ferrets. The animals will find a temporary home at a warehouse.

Police launched a counterfeit money investigation after two baby monkeys were sold to someone in Houston. The woman who transported the vervets says the buyer paid her with phony money and she’s concerned about the animals’ well-being.

The Scottsdale Fire Department captured a 10-foot pet albino python after it was found in a residential area. The snake was turned over to the Phoenix Herpetological Society. A local dentist later came forward to claim this snake and two others found in the area, saying they had escaped from his office.

A 2-foot alligator was seized by police when they found it while searching an apartment for drugs. The alligator was turned over to a reptile rehabilitation and education organization. It is illegal to own an alligator without a permit in Connecticut.

A 16-year-old zebra named Trixie was euthanized due to declining health at the Maryland Zoo. The zoo’s head veterinarian said that health concerns Trixie faced years ago when she performed at the circus caught up with her and affected her quality of life.

A 19-year-old African lion named Mumbasa was humanely euthanized due to deteriorating health.