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Wild arrest: Viper, cobras, gator seized from suburban home

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Georgia wildlife authorities say they've arrested a man accused of keeping exotic snakes, an alligator and other critters inside a zoo-like home in suburban Atlanta.

An arrest warrant lists a Gaboon viper, two cobras, an alligator, a squirrel and a raccoon among animals seized from the Gwinnett County home of Jesus Cruz-Concepcion. Jail records show that he is charged with unlawful possession of wildlife and marijuana possession.

WSB-TV reports (2wsb.tv/1RRyW1C) that Cruz-Concepcion was taken into custody Sunday by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

WSB reports that on Monday, he had an initial court appearance where his bond was set at $22,000. Jail records do not list an attorney who could be reached for comment on his behalf.

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