The person who called Lee County Sheriff's deputies thought it was a 15 to 20-foot python, according to a Facebook post.
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Video shows Lee County Sheriffβs Sergeant Van Pelt, who is also a state-licensed python contractor, wrangling a small red rat snake found in the engine bay of what seems to be a silver Infiniti in a driveway.
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Posted by Lee County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The person who first reported the snake to deputies thought it was a 15-to-20-foot python, according to the post.
Even though deputies are unsure how long the snake was, red rat snakes usually are between 30-48 inches long, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Pelt released the snake into the nearest wooded area. It was unharmed, officials said.
