SNAKE SEIZES FACE OF CURATOR IN JAWS.
DESPERATE FIGHT IN ADELAIDE PARK. (United Pr*ss A»«m.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright ) (Received Mav 21. 10.10 a.m.) ADELAIDE. May 21. The curator of the 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 its tail, preventing it. Another official prized open the jaws with a walking stick. The curator's face was severely lacerated with the snake’s teeth, requiring medical attention.—Australian Press Association.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18468, 21 May 1928, Page 8
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