PARK CURATOR HAS FIGHT WITH SNAKE
(United P.A.—By Telegraph — Copyright) Reed. 10.10 a.m. ADELAIDE, To-day. The curator of Snake Park was giving a demonstration when a reptile seized his face, part of which was taken inside the snake’s jaws. The reptile endeavoured to constrict itself round the curator’s body, but he managed to place his foot on the tail, preventing it. Another official prized open its jaws with a walking-stick. The curator’s face was severely lacerated by the snake’s teeth, requiring medical attention.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 359, 21 May 1928, Page 14
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83PARK CURATOR HAS FIGHT WITH SNAKE Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 359, 21 May 1928, Page 14
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