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Cobra and rattlesnake seized from Atascocita home, officials say

Briana Edwards, Digital Contributor

Published: August 14, 2020 at 8:48 PM

HOUSTON – Harris County officials seized a cobra and rattlesnake from an Atascocita home after obtaining a court order, officials said on Twitter.

Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s deputies removed the snakes from the Atascocita-area home in July after obtaining a court order.

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A cobra and a rattlesnake are recovering after Precinct 5 deputies obtained a court order to remove them from an Atascocita-area home last month. The results of our investigation will be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office for potential criminal charges. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/dDNa82ZfBc
— Harris County Pct 5 (@HCpct5) August 13, 2020

An investigation is underway and results will be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office for potential criminal charges, officials say.

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