JACKSONVILLE, Ark. (KFSM) — A man was bitten by a copperhead snake inside a Jacksonville, Arkansas Walmart on Friday (March 31).
However, surveillance video later showed the man himself bringing the venomous snake into the store, a Walmart spokesperson told the station.
The venomous snake was de-fanged, which is typically done when the snake is kept as a pet, Jacksonville Animal Control told affiliate THV11.
Although the snake’s fangs had been removed, the snake still has venomous glands. THV11 reported that the man was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
“Everyone was freaking out,” said Linda Mathews, who snapped a picture of the snake. She said the snake sighting caused pandemonium in the store.
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