Coverage dated November 6, 2026

NC man thought a fence post was on the ground. Turns out it was a missing 6-foot snake

Headline from The Oregonian

A North Carolina man discovered a missing pet boa constrictor on his farm, initially mistaking the 6-foot snake for a fence post before capturing it and contacting animal control.

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  1. The Oregonian

    NC man thought a fence post was on the ground. Turns out it was a missing 6-foot snake (opens The Oregonian)

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    A North Carolina man discovered a missing pet boa constrictor on his farm, initially mistaking the 6-foot snake for a fence post before capturing it and contacting animal control.

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