Crews were able to capture the invasive reptile.

The beach is not the snake’s natural habitat so officials believe someone must be behind the rare sighting.

“It is not a native species to Florida. These are animals that have escaped from people or people that have intentionally released them into the wild,” said David Hitzig of the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.

The snake was scanned for a chip, which is a legal requirement, but it didn’t have one.

Wildlife officials said it’s likely someone owned the animal illegally.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. (center) is flanked by GOP whip Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. (left) and Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, as Thune speak to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Earlier Tuesday, the Senate passed the budget reconciliation package of President Donald Trump's signature bill of big tax breaks and spending cuts. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

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