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The fox snake that bit Ricky Collins, 10, in Taylor Creek Park near his home in Scarborough probably will be given to the Riverdale Zoo. Ricky's fathe(...)

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The fox snake that bit Ricky Collins, 10, in Taylor Creek Park near his home in Scarborough probably will be given to the Riverdale Zoo. Ricky's fathe(...)

Date6/14/1972

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Feeny, Edwin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The fox snake that bit Ricky Collins; 10; in Taylor Creek Park near his home in Scarborough probably will be given to the Riverdale Zoo. Ricky's father said last night. Fox snakes are not venomous and are usually docile.

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