Arlington County Animal Control-PC

[Anonymous]

I was dismayed to read an article about a 4-5 foot anaconda traveling through sewers into toilets in Arlington. But some of the language in the article became what one would normally say about a stray dog. I'm surprised people are allowed to own these things. http://wtop.com/arlington/2017/01/anaconda-found-arlington-co-apartment-toilet/

While the yellow anaconda is not venomous, the species can be dangerous when they reach full size and are not well socialized.

During the rescue, the anaconda — which the animal control team named “Sir Hiss” — was scared of the situation, instead of aggressive.

[Anonymous]

This is why I always turn on the bathroom light to pee in the middle of the night.

[Anonymous]

Invasive non-native constrictor snake populations have exploded in Florida and many of the southern states.

The now-wild population is expanding northward as much as the climate will allow. The problem is reaching epidemic proportions. Expect more stories like this - particularly in southern Virginia and North Carolina.

This particular snake was likely a pet which someone released, or allowed to escape.

[Anonymous]

Calm down Indian Jones, it's not coming for you.