'Miraculous': Ball Python Rescued in Rhode Island Park

'Miraculous': Ball python rescued in Rhode Island park

JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A ball python was spotted at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, and after several months of searching, the snake has finally been captured. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) said a park visitor first reported seeing the snake in July. "DEM staff finally spotted the snake last week, happily sunning itself after the recent Nor'easter," the department said in a Facebook post. Ball pythons are na…

Rhode Island DEM officials warn of releasing pets after ball python snake captured

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Officials is reminding residents to not release their pets into the wild after finding a ball python in Jamestown.