Python Found on Hawaiian Island Is Believed to Be a Pet, Which Can Result in Fines Up to $200,000 and 3 Years in Prison

Snakes are not native to the island state and can threaten the local ecosystems, including endangered bird species ...
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In Hawai'i, officials caught a ball python on O'ahu, where snakes can bring $200,000 fines

Even a single sighting can trigger a multi-agency response.
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Illegal ball python captured in Waiʻanae following snake-sighting report

A nearly four-foot ball python was captured at Camp Waiʻanae, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity reported on ...
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45-Inch Ball Python Snagged in Waianae

A 45-inch ball python is now in state custody after a snake-sighting call from the Camp Waianae area on Oahu's Leeward Coast last Saturday. Police responded to the snake-sighting report and called in ...