Venomous Snakes Confiscated from Florence Residence after Owner Suffers Dangerous Bite

World’s Most Deadly Snakes Seized from Florence Home

Virulent Creatures Removed Following Dangerous Bite

An incident that reads like a thriller unfolded last Friday in an apartment on West Marion Street, Florence. Savannah Jones, a local man famed for his collection of some of the world’s most venomous snakes, was bitten and is now in serious condition. Following the shocking revelation, the law enforcement officers responded swiftly to seize the serpents from his home.

Variety of Venomous Vipers

The officers discovered a bewildering variety of deadly snakes, revealing a private zoo of lethal creatures that Jones had amassed. Among the snakes identified and subsequently seized were:

  • One Green Mamba
  • Two Gaboon Vipers
  • One Fer-de-Lance
  • One Death Adder
  • One Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
  • Two Black Forest Cobras
  • Two Adult Rattlesnakes (species unknown)
  • One Island Taipan
  • Two Neotropical Rattlesnakes
  • One Small Rattlesnake (species unknown)

An Agonizing Bite

Reports suggest that Jones was bitten by an Island Taipan, one of the deadliest snakes on the planet. Caught in a dire situation, medical officials scrambled to procure anti-venom from an out-of-state facility, as no local hospitals had the much-needed antidote on hand. Meanwhile, Jones remains in serious condition, but there are signs of slight improvement.

Euthanization of the Encountered Serpents

All of the venomous snakes were humanely euthanized, according to the Florence Police Department. Attempts to facilitate professional groups or zoos to take up the custody of the snakes were unsuccessful due to concerns about their prior care and treatment.

Legal Repercussions

The city of Florence, while maintaining an ordinance addressing the keeping of venomous or constricted snakes, does not specifically prohibit the ownership of such creatures. However, despite the ambiguity in legislation, the situation has ignited a debate on statutory controls regarding the ownership of venomous snakes and other deadly reptiles.

In a somewhat related vein, the state does maintain a law stating the resale or rehoming of such animals is illegal. Information on whether Florence County has a regulation regarding exotic animals is still being ascertained.

Absence of Restrictive Ordinances

As per the information provided by law enforcement, no specific ordinance in Florence County prohibits the ownership of venomous snakes. The local legislation only restricts the selling, trading, or giving away as pets any carnivorous animal that is not typically domesticated.

Further Updates Awaited

As the situation unfolds, additional information regarding the acquired snakes and the legal consequences stemming from this unique case and the potential for updates to local and state law is anticipated.


Author: HERE Charleston

HERE Charleston

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