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Homeowner Finds Python in Backyard, Highlights Pet Amnesty

6/5/2025

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A homeowner in Kaimuki was startled to discover a three-and-a-half-foot ball python in their backyard, initially mistaking it for a toy. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture identified it as a likely escaped pet, highlighting the state's strict ban on snakes due to environmental risks. Thankfully, there's an amnesty program allowing individuals to surrender illegal pets without facing penalties.

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Story summary

A homeowner in Kaimuki was startled to discover a three-and-a-half-foot ball python in their backyard, initially mistaking it for a toy. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture identified it as a likely escaped pet, highlighting the state's strict ban on snakes due to environmental risks. Thankfully, there's an amnesty program allowing individuals to surrender illegal pets without facing penalties.