Holy snake! A 14 foot python, which is illegal to own in New York State without a special license, was discovered on the side of the road.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officers were called to a report of a large snake on the side of the road in the town of Medford.

The officers arrived and observed the reptile curled up in a ball. A closer look revealed it to be deceased.

Credit - NYS DEC
Credit - NYS DEC
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Illegal to Own a Python

The reticulated python which measures 14 feet in length was removed from the roadway. Environmental Conservation Officers appropriately disposed of the reptile that can not be legally owned as a pet in New York.

It is illegal to keep these types of snakes as pets in New York and they may only be possessed by holders of a Dangerous Animal License.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is continuing to investigate to find out who owned the python.

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