Exotic Incident #108
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San Diego, CA - USA
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Incident Date:
16/08/1996
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Summary:
A family’s 9-ft-long “pet” python, Calena, wrapped around a woman’s stomach and bit her buttocks. In order to free the woman, paramedics used a hacksaw to remove the snake’s head. The woman was 8 months pregnant and sought medical attention from her family physician. The python has not been kept in a cage.