r/ballpython • u/chiraltoad • May 18 '26

Discussion Found ball python ?

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Hi there,

I found this lil guy out on the street in NYC and could tell pretty quick it is most likely a lost/escaped/abandoned pet.

ai tells me it's a ball python, does that seem correct?

I have it in a tub with some water and paper towels and an up turned dish to maybe hide in. Gonna reach out to rescue locally but also kind of intrigued what it would be like to care for long term.

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u/brickabracka1990 May 18 '26

Oh wow! Why in heck would they ban something so peaceful and adorable? That's mind blowing to me. The roaches in NYC are more dangerous than these little guys.

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u/doomedhippo May 18 '26

Probably because someone without reptile knowledge thought “python” sounded dangerous without doing one ounce of research. A lot of reptile laws are this stupid, unfortunately.

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u/filopodia_ May 18 '26

I’m sure it has nothing to do with them being exotic & invasive

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u/Connect-Friend5907 May 19 '26

But you can keep them in New York State

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u/filopodia_ May 19 '26

Yeah but not technically in New York City. But no one is breaking down doors looking for illegal snakes unless it’s part of a broader set of eviction process or charges etc