A 13-foot, 80-pound python was rescued near Siesta Key, Florida.
The snake was found floating belly up in the water. Wildlife officials said it was most likely a pet that escaped and ventured into the water to try and warm its body.
โ[The python is] extremely dangerous,โ said Joe Volpe, who found the snake. โThis is not something one should keep as a pet.โ
The python is being treated and expected to survive.