(Fayetteville, AR) — One northwest Arkansas woman received a visit Sunday -not from family or friends, but from a very large reptile.
Deputies in Washington County captured a nine and a half foot python after a woman found it on her front porch.
The snake had a noticeable bulge in the snake’s belly, evidence that it ate an entire chicken.
“A snake that size could easily kill a child. In the wrong hands, I’m sure it could kill a full size adult. They’re very strong, VERY strong animals,” said Dep. Lori Hodges of the Washington Co. Sheriff’s office.
The snake remains at the Washington County animal shelter. If the owners don’t claim the animal within three days it goes to an area safari.