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How do zoos protect their animals from snakes?

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by animalszoos, 13 Apr 2017.

  1. animalszoos

    animalszoos Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    How do zoos protect their animals from snakes?
    Specifically venomous or other snakes that will eat/harm animals in outdoor enclosures.
     
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    Batto Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    By removing the snakes from the zoo premises and constructional safety precautions.

    Fowler dedicated a whole book to that issue. Camelids, horses and dogs were among the species most often affected by snake bite in the USA.
    Zootoxins and Animal Envenomation