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Police removed a number of exotic animals from an apartment in Weeksville on Friday. Officials say they found 13 animals at the Weeksville Houses, including six snakes, two bearded dragons, two alligators,

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13 exotic animals found in Weeksville apartment

Police removed a number of exotic animals from an apartment in Weeksville on Friday. Officials say they found 13 animals at the Weeksville Houses, including six snakes, two bearded dragons, two alligators,

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