EUSTIS, Fla. — Three Lake County deputies caught a 9-foot python that was slithering around Eustis, the Sheriff's Office said.
A utility worker said he saw the snake roaming around in the Royal Trails area.
The deputies were able to catch the snake and keep it contained until wildlife officers arrived.
The python was taken to a local reptile facility.
A local power company spotted a "red tailed boa" (thanks for the clarification) in the area of Royal Trails, Eustis...
Posted by Lake County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, August 26, 2017
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