AMHERST, N.Y. — The Amherst Police Department responded to an unusual call Monday evening.
Patrol officers, along with their Animal Control Officer Griffin were called to pick up a Ball python that was found outside on Niagara Falls Boulevard at the Delta Sonic Car Wash.
The python was secured until police could take the snake to the SPCA Serving Erie County Tuesday morning.
According to the SPCA, the python was found coiled up the hoses.
SPCA officials gave the python a spa-like soak in warm water to help the snake uncoil and rehydrate. The snake also got a check up.
Ball pythons are the most popular reptile pet, according to Reptile Magazine, and can be purchased at local pet stores. They're native to central and western Africa, and enjoy a warmer climate. Female pythons can grow anywhere from three to five feet and can live 30 years or longer.
