From Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, FL - Burmese Python Captured

Vero Beach Animal Control Officer Bruce Dangerfield holds a9 ½ foot-long-python as Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River CountyAnimal Care Manager Maria Ramirez scans the animal for a microchip to see ifan owner can be identified in Florida, October 28, 2009. The 40 pound snake was captured by the HumaneSociety slithering in an Indian River County neighborhood. Although Florida law requires large reptiles to bemicrochipped, no chip was found.Your View/Janet Winikoff

Credit: Reuters

Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:38pm EDT

Vero Beach Animal Control Officer Bruce Dangerfield holds a 9 ½ foot-long-python as Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County Animal Care Manager Maria Ramirez scans the animal for a microchip to see if an owner can be identified in Florida, October 28, 2009. The 40 pound snake was captured by the Humane Society slithering in an Indian River County neighborhood. Although Florida law requires large reptiles to be microchipped, no chip was found.Your View/Janet Winikoff

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