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African Ball Python Found At Herrick Lake Forest Preserve In Wheaton

WHEATON, Ill. (CBS/AP) -- A garter snake or a fox snake being found in a Chicago area forest preserve would not be news – but the snake that was found at a DuPage County preserve was nothing remotely like either.

A ball python, usually found in Africa, made an appearance at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton.

A woman spotted it under her car and called for help.

Sgt. Krist Schroeder, an officer with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, grabbed the snake and removed it.

A good reminder not to release pets in the preserves.

Posted by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County on Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Police reminded people not to release pets into the forest preserves.

(© Copyright 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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