46 Venomous Snakes Seized From Hamden Warehouse, 2 Men Arrested

Two men charged after 49 reptiles, including 46 venomous snakes, seized from Hamden warehouse

Two New Haven men are facing dozens of charges after Connecticut environmental police seized 49 reptiles, including 46 venomous snakes, from a Hamden warehouse following a lengthy investigation.

46 venomous snakes seized from Hamden warehouse, 2 men arrested

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two New Haven men were arrested after Connecticut environmental police seized 49 reptiles, including 46 venomous snakes, on July 24. After a lengthy investigation into illegal possession of venomous snakes, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) obtained a search and seizure warrant for a warehouse on [...]

Nearly 50 reptiles, including venomous snakes, seized in Hamden

Two people are facing charges after nearly 50 reptiles were seized from a warehouse in Hamden, officials said. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s EnCon police investigated a warehouse on Sherman Avenue and seized the reptiles. Officials said they seized two anacondas, 46 venomous snakes, and one water monitor lizard. The snakes include: Officials said the snakes and...