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Firefighters Save 100 Snakes & Lizards from Christmas Tree Fire
https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/c...e-13451866.php
Officials are investigating what may have sparked a house fire that jeopardized the lives of approximately 100 snakes and killed at least a couple of lizards in a reptile-filled Conroe home.
Caney Creek firefighters responded Saturday morning to reports of a large blaze coming from a house in Conroe's River Plantation subdivision, located just off Interstate 45 between downtown Conroe and The Woodlands.
After putting out the fire — with an assist from the Needham and Conroe fire departments — responders searched the house and discovered a second-floor bedroom full of snakes and lizards.
"That was quite the surprise to us, as well as the snakes," said Raymond Flannelly, fire chief of Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 9.
Firefighters moved the reptiles to the garage, which escaped the worst of the fire. Though "a couple" lizards died, Flannelly reported no snake fatalities.
Inside the house, officials discovered a burned-up Christmas tree that perhaps started the fire, though investigators had not yet confirmed the cause. Both floors sustained heavy damage.
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Gotta love that they cared enough to save the reptiles, even though they aren't the cuddly furry type of pets !!
Well done !!
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Re: Firefighters Save 100 Snakes & Lizards from Christmas Tree Fire
Great job first responders!
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Wow, that was lucky that most were saved! Though they probably need a better place than the garage & fast! Horrible to have a home destroyed by fire,
especially so close to the holidays too... On the lighter side, the firefighter in the photo looks pretty pleased with himself...
Last edited by Bogertophis; 12-10-2018 at 12:28 AM.
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How nice!!
Also nice that an article was made about this with no negative connotations about the snakes.
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Re: Firefighters Save 100 Snakes & Lizards from Christmas Tree Fire
Good job fire fighters, nice to hear some good news for the reptiles, normally most people don't care about them
I know someone lost part of the house but at least they didn't loose there collection too
Firefighters and all the emergency services really deserve every penny they get
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Last edited by richardhind1972; 12-10-2018 at 08:43 AM.
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I live like 5 miles from this house! Crazy
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This is a great news story!
2 BP's, one ratsnake, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 small caged birds, 7 chickens, and a toddler in a pear tree
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Re: Firefighters Save 100 Snakes & Lizards from Christmas Tree Fire
Originally Posted by Danger noodles
I live like 5 miles from this house! Crazy
Wow, what are the odds, eh? Might want to meet them?
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Re: Firefighters Save 100 Snakes & Lizards from Christmas Tree Fire
Originally Posted by Danger noodles
I live like 5 miles from this house! Crazy
There might be some good deals to be had!
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