Eight-Foot Python Found Hiding in New Jersey Backyard Shed, With a Full Belly to Match

A quiet backyard in Freehold, New Jersey turned into the scene of an unexpected wildlife rescue after homeowners discovered a massive Burmese python had taken up residence in their shed. The Daly
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8-foot Burmese python found feeding on an opossum in backyard in Freehold

The python, which is native to southeast Asia, was pulled from underneath a shed by the Monmouth County SPCA. The SPCA believes the animals owner likely dumped the snake sometime last week after it had grown too large.

In 2026, Burmese Pythons are not Florida’s only invasive predator, other animals putting native wildlife under growing pressure

Tom Rahill, the 69-year-old veteran hunter, won this year's Florida Python Challenge by catching 96 pythons individually, Fox News reported.

Eight-foot Burmese python which had just feasted on possum found in New Jersey back garden

An eight-foot Burmese python was found in a New Jersey back garden. Footage shared by Monmouth County SPCA on Wednesday (5 August) shows animal control officers locating the 40lbs reptile, which had taken shelter underneath a shed.

Bonita deputy releases Burmese python book on his hunting adventures

Photographer and writer Bob Bramblet is the past president of the Florida Outdoors Writers Association, and he wrote a book called 'Where the Python Sleeps'.

8-foot Burmese python slithers into Freehold backyard, hides in shed

Not a call it gets everyday, the Monmouth County SPCA removed an 8-foot Burmese python Sunday that had slid under the shed of a Freehold residence.