Burmese Python Found in NJ Backyard | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

A 40-pound Burmese python, recently feasting on a possum, turned up in a New Jersey backyard—then slithered under a shed, requiring a contractor to remove flooring just to reach it. Animal control finally captured the snake, handled by Monmouth County SPCA’s Scott Crawford, who safely secured it in a carrier. Experts confirm this was likely a pet released irresponsibly—a dangerous move that endangers both the exotic animal and local wildlife. The python is now in the care of a licensed reptile specialist, while officials urge pet owners: if you can’t care for an exotic pet, contact a…