Mystery Death in Pennsylvania Home with 200 Snakes Under Investigation
Cause of the victim's death has yet to be figured out by the Beaver County coroner, even when a snakebite was found on his wrist.
The man's body was found dead in the bathroom of the house he shared with three other adults and even a 3-year-old girl.
A roommate connected with 911 to report the 23-year-old man was unconscious.
An autopsy spotted an old snakebite on the man's wrist, which might have lesser chances to be the cause of his death.
The cause of death could be revealed within two or three weeks, depending on toxicology testing.
The man had 200 snakes in his home, including 60 venomous ones and one crocodile.
The venomous snakes were inside a latched enclosure, according to city code enforcement officer Jim Bologna.
The man and his partner moved into the house to run a reptile business, which is unlawful in Aliquippa due to the keeping of venomous snakes.
The reptiles have been confiscated from the house and will remain with the authorities until court proceedings complete.
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