Investigators say a former employee had been breeding the snakes at his workplace and allegedly abandoned them after being terminated. ( Jasper County Sheriff’s Office)
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. - Authorities in South Carolina said they have rescued dozens of snakes that were improperly housed.
What we know:
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office said on November 19, a deputy seized 52 nonvenomous snakes of various species from a property on Sisters Ferry Road.
Authorities said the investigation revealed that a former employee had been breeding snakes at his workplace. After his termination, the reptiles were reportedly abandoned and left confined in boxes without any means of escape.
What we don't know:
Neither the former employee nor his former workplace were identified.
What's next:
Deputies said the suspect is expected to face charges of animal abandonment.
Authorities confirmed that the snakes will not be euthanized but will instead be safely relocated to a sanctuary while the investigation continues.
The Source: The information in this story comes from a statement released by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina. This story was reported from Los Angeles.