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Ball python missing for over a month found safe in Victoria, B.C., neighbourhood

People are sleeping a lot easier in Victoria after a missing python was finally found.The snake was spotted in the 1900 block of Richardson Street where Victoria police found the snake hiding under a vehicle. – Aug 13, 2020

A ball python reported missing over a week ago and the subject of a public alert in Victoria, B.C. has been found.

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The reptile, which measures 53 inches in length, originally went missing on July 2 in the 200-block of Bay Street near the Galloping Goose Trail, but the disappearance of the scaly pet was not reported to Victoria Police until August 4.

The cold-blooded fugitive was spotted in the 1900 block of Richardson Street just before 6 p.m. Wednesday evening. Police said they located the animal curled up under a vehicle.

Victoria police officers located the snake hiding under a vehicle on Richardson Street in Victoria. VicPD

A patrol officer who is familiar with snakes took the reptile into custody without incident.

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The snake has been taken to a veterinary hospital for assessment but appears to be in good health.

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