Chimp killed by bite from rattler

Chimp killed by bite from rattler

So much for the theory that the ability to see snakes was a driving force behind primate evolution. Our lemur cousins fare no better:

"... snake-related deaths of zoo animals are
rare. Seven years ago, a pair of lemurs died
from snakebites, he said. "

As for the delay in responding to the bite, and calling the reptile house for advice instead of a veterinarian for emergency administration of anti-venom...it's just another example of how exhibitioners who claim to have animal interests and conservation at heart are actually driven by dollars and image/PR.