![]() ![]() A packing puzzle is a style of puzzle where you are given a box or tray and and assortment of pieces that fit into it. Nesmith told investigators that he was competent with snake hooks but has never used snake tongs.Ĭontact Austin L.This is my first and only packing puzzle. Startled, Nesmith said he backed up and tried to hook the snake. Then, he said, the cobra got out and began crawling toward the open cage door. He said he placed a clear shield in front of the opening and used a small hook to lift the water bowl up onto its side. ![]() He said he was concerned and unlocked the enclosure. He said he went in and was going to check on the lizards Purdy owns when he saw the cobra cage and did not see the snake. In his interview with investigators, Nesmith said he arrived at Purdy’s home shortly before 9 p.m. Purdy told investigators he doesn’t think Nesmith is ready to hook animals - handle them with a hook attached to a pole - “until he feels more comfortable.” Nesmith’s only experience with snakes is with ball pythons and other small pythons, according to the report. ![]() The owner said Nesmith didn’t have any hook experience and was only allowed to hook a tree viper and lift it a few inches above the floor of the cage and place it on a perch in the enclosure. ![]() Until the wildlife officials were called, Purdy and Nesmith searched the home but were unsuccessful.įrom March 13 to March 19, wildlife officers and Purdy searched the home at 905 NE Fifth St. and the surrounding neighborhood.Īccording to the report, one of the snake’s enclosures was not labeled as containing a dangerous venomous reptile, nor was there any signage giving “the common and scientific name of the venomous reptile housed inside” as required.Īccording to Purdy's records, Nesmith had 25 hours experience working with vipers. to tell him about the incident and Purdy came home about 9:30 p.m. Investigators were told that Nesmith called Purdy around 9:15 p.m. Purdy was not at home when the cobra went missing, the report notes. They searched the home, including the baseboards, the air conditioning vents into the ceiling and several shelves with books. The investigator said he called for another officer and asked the communications center to call the Ocala police. on March 13 that one of his venomous snakes had escaped from its enclosure. The investigator reported he received a phone call from Purdy at 11:15 p.m. Meanwhile, the cobra has not been seen since it went missing from the northeast Ocala home on March 13.Ī report filed with the court by a wildlife investigator provided more information on the escape and subsequent search. Purdy is one of a few people in Marion County licensed to keep venomous snakes, according to officials. The snake's owner, Brian Purdy, could not be reached for comment. He would not say if he has hired an attorney. He declined to answer additional questions. The 28-year-old told the Star-Banner on Wednesday that he just wants this matter closed. He was released on the same day on his own recognizance. The warrant was signed by a judge on April 5 and Nesmith was arrested two days later. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued a warrant for his arrest the commission charged Nesmith with violating the agency’s code regarding wildlife escaping “from its enclosure, case, leash, or other constraint, or which results in an injury to any person.” An man who inadvertently allowed a 2-foot monocle cobra to escape its confinement was arrested this month and is expected to appear in court next week.Ĭourt records show Ian Nesmith, who served as an apprentice to the snake's owner, has an arraignment scheduled for 1 p.m. ![]()
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