Large Python Found on Myrtle Beach Sidewalk; Authorities Believe it Was a Pet
A 10-foot python was discovered slithering on a sidewalk in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A driver spotted the large snake and contacted a snake wrangler, who safely captured it. The snake, which is not native to the area, is believed…
Portland, OR, August 22, 2026 —
A significant discovery was made on a sidewalk in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, when a 10-foot python was found in the area. The large snake was spotted by a passing driver, who promptly alerted authorities.
In response to the sighting, a snake wrangler was called to the scene. The professional safely captured the non-native reptile. The snake is not indigenous to the region, leading officials to believe it was likely a pet that was either lost or intentionally abandoned by its owner.
Following its capture, arrangements are being made to rehome the python. The incident highlights the presence of exotic pets in the local environment and the need for responsible pet ownership.
Story summarized from the original created by Juliana Alford, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
