Pythons found after brief escape from Calif. home

Bungleau · 02-03-2009, 09:23 AM

Pythons found after brief escape from Calif. home

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A 23-foot, 130-pound orange reticulated python, the world's longest snake species, and a second python escaped from a terrarium inside their owner's home in San Luis Obispo on Sunday night.

Police quickly warned residents that the snakes, though domesticated, were large enough to make meals of young children or pets.

But both were captured in the neighborhood by Monday afternoon. The smaller python, a 12-footer, was spotted under the owner's porch.

The 23-footer was found basking in the sun in a backyard several blocks away.

No injuries were reported. Police says the snakes' owner will not be cited.

Says police Sgt. Kurt Hixenbaugh: "There is no leash law for snakes."

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Ermmm... no leash law? How about keeping exotic animals? Gotta be a busted regulation here somewhere...

02-03-2009, 09:23 AM	#8
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Missssssing persssssonsssss Pythons found after brief escape from Calif. home SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A 23-foot, 130-pound orange reticulated python, the world's longest snake species, and a second python escaped from a terrarium inside their owner's home in San Luis Obispo on Sunday night. Police quickly warned residents that the snakes, though domesticated, were large enough to make meals of young children or pets. But both were captured in the neighborhood by Monday afternoon. The smaller python, a 12-footer, was spotted under the owner's porch. The 23-footer was found basking in the sun in a backyard several blocks away. No injuries were reported. Police says the snakes' owner will not be cited. Says police Sgt. Kurt Hixenbaugh: "There is no leash law for snakes." ===== Ermmm... no leash law? How about keeping exotic animals? Gotta be a busted regulation here somewhere... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.