The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says it seized a nine-foot-long Burmese python from a home in Chilliwack.
The snake is an exotic animal that is illegal to keep as a pet in the province.
The agency said specially trained officers recovered the animal while serving a search warrant on Tuesday.
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The snake is now receiving care in an undisclosed location as the investigation proceeds.
“Enforcement action is pending,” the conservation officer service said.
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Burmese pythons are among a number of so-called controlled alien species that require a special permit to possess, ship transport or breed in B.C.
Penalties for possession without a permit can range from fines of up to $100,000 to a year in jail.
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