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A Burmese python measuring eight feet was discovered in a residential backyard in New Jersey, where it had killed and consumed an opossum sheltered beneath a shed. The discovery prompted a coordinated emergency response involving local wildlife officials and rescue personnel trained to handle dangerous reptiles safely.
Removing the snake required specialized intervention from a local contractor, who dismantled shed floorboards to provide responders adequate access to the animal. The careful extraction ensured both human safety and the snake’s welfare during the operation.
The find adds to growing concerns about invasive Burmese pythons establishing populations in areas outside their native range. Authorities did not disclose whether the snake was released intentionally or escaped from captivity.
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