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Pro Golfer Catches Two 6-Foot Boas at Darlington Golf Club

6/24/2026

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Two boa constrictors over 6 ft long were found at Blackwell Grange Golf Club in Darlington within a week.
Pro golfer Aaron Cox discovered the latest snake on 20 June and swiped it while boxing.
Cox delivered the captured boa to Coast to Coast Exotics.
Cox said handling snakes is normal for him.
Darlington Borough Council said the land is private and not its responsibility after the club’s request.

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Two boa constrictors over 6 ft long were found at Blackwell Grange Golf Club in Darlington within a week.
Pro golfer Aaron Cox discovered the latest snake on 20 June and swiped it while boxing.
Cox delivered the captured boa to Coast to Coast Exotics.
Cox said handling snakes is normal for him.
Darlington Borough Council said the land is private and not its responsibility after the club’s request.