Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A Florida wildlife control specialist shared video from the capture of an 8.5-foot boa constrictor found slithering loose. Scott Flavelle of Scott's Animal Services said he responded to a report of a large snake on the loose in Lehigh Acres and he arrived to find the animal was a red tailed boa constrictor, a non-venomous species native to South America. Advertisement Flavelle said the snake was likely a pet that either escaped or was released by its owner. The 8.5-foot reptile weighed in at about 60 pounds. He said the snake has now been taken to a new home at Adam's Animal Encounters in Bokeelia. Read More Woman learns of lottery jackpot and new grandchild on the same day Cat rescued after nearly 24 hours atop utility pole Coyote wanders into Florida fire station
