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5-Foot Python Found on Sewer Grate in New Jersey

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By Kelli Bender May 23rd 2012

Keep an eye on your pipes; you never know what kind of surprise will come wriggling up. According to The (New Jersey) Star-Ledger, a five-foot ball python was found hanging out on a sewer grate in Hillsborough, N.J.


Police were called in to remove the reptile. Luckily, ball pythons are non-venomous and among the friendliest members of the python family.

RELATED: Man Brings Snake on NYC Subway

Detective Hank Olszyk, who has experience with snakes, carefully removed the reptile from the grate, placed it in a paper bag and later surrendered it to Animal Control officers. Police believe the ball python, which is a common snake to have as a pet, was released by its owner who didn't want the animal anymore.

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HELLRAISER

Ball Pythons only grow to 6 foot

May 23 2012 at 5:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
emeraldknightsky

It is a harmless, small snake. Why the drama?

May 23 2012 at 5:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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