The snake is currently on a stray hold in hopes the owner will claim it.
A seemingly healthy ball python (Python regius) was found at a Pasadena, CA In N Out Burger drive thru restaurant last week. The snake was discovered by a restaurant employee, who brought the reptile to the Pasadena Humane Society.
“At this time, we have not determined whether the snake is male or female. They seem to have been well taken care of, so it’s possible they only recently escaped their home. Please spread the word so we can locate their guardian!”
Pasadena Humane has the reptile on a “stray hold” until and if the owner comes to claim the reptile. If the reptile is not claimed, it will be available for adoption at a later date. While the snake appears to be well fed and taken care of, how the reptile escaped, or if it was released is anyone’s guess. The comments on the Pasadena Humane’s Facebook page are really something else.
- Said Richard Mcfarlane
That whole “secret menu” thing has gone way too far!! - Said Jeff Johnson
Beautiful Ball Python generally very docile and good pets as far as the Python species goes. But they are the Houdini of the snake world and the master of escape. There enclosure needs to be very secure. - Said Mike Roset
The snake wanted a double double…animal style. - Said Maribel Gallagher
When I ordered animal fries, this is not what I meant.Hopefully Pasadena Humane will get this all sorted out and the owner of this snake is found. If not, a very nice ball python will soon be available for adoption.
Ball Python Information
Ball pythons are one of the most popular snakes in the hobby and come from western Africa. They are widely captive-bred throughout the United States. They grow to about five feet in length and can live for 30 years or more. If you keep a ball python, or any snake, please ensure that its enclosure is escape-proof. The ball python requires specific care requirements and with the exception of ball python breeders, should be kept in a minimum 75-125 gallon equivalent enclosure, depending on the size of the snake.
A 4′ x 2′ x 2′ enclosure is ideal. The bigger the enclosure, the better. And contrary to popular belief, this species does climb. Other morphs in addition to the piebald morph include axanthic, clown, labyrinth, jungle, pastel-jungle, tiger, spider, banded, black, black-backed, ghost, narrow-striped, wide-striped, ringer, black-and-white, high-gold, tyrosinase-positive, caramel albino, tyrosinase-negative, albino, leucistic, just to name a few. The possibilities in creating new morphs of this species is seemingly endless.
