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UPDATE | Missing Python Located SSSSSafe

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Date Published: 12 Aug 2020, Last Updated: 15 May 2025

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020Files: 20-30969, 20-32189Victoria, BC – A ball python, which was the subject of a public alert after it was reported missing on August 4th , has been located.The snake originally went missing on July 2nd, but was not reported missing to VicPD until August 4th. It was reported missing in the area of the 200-block of Bay Street near the Galloping Goose Trail.The four foot, five inch long ball python was spotted in the 1100 block of Richardson Street just before 6 p.m. this evening. Patrol officers attended and located the snake hiding under a vehicle.A Patrol officer who is familiar with snakes took the snake into custody without incident. The snake has been transported to a veterinary hospital for assessment, but appears to be in good health. -30-
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