14-foot python found on the side of the road

Authorities in New York City (Long Island) were very surprised to discover a gigantic 14-foot reticulated python on the side of the road. It appeared to be simply resting, but in fact, it was deceased.

According to the state Department of Environmental Conversation’s press release issued last week, officers removed the reptile from the road and are reportedly still looking for the reptile’s owner.

Authorities in New York’s Long Island were stunned to find a massive 14-foot reticulated python lying on the side of the road. https://t.co/w0zCxeRp89

— CNN (@CNN) March 6, 2023

Of course, an investigation was immediately launched as possession of reticulated pythons is illegal in New York, unless the “owner” in question holds a dangerous animal permit.

Note that reticulated pythons come from South and Southeast Asia, according to the the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. In Florida, they are known to be an invasive species, and it is believed that those that are found in the wild are from escaped pets.

Be aware that these pythons there can reach a length of six meters, being one of the longest snake species in the world.