Python: Flea Market In Florida, Woman Finds Giant Snake Hiding Among Clothes

An eight-foot Burmese python caused quite the scare at a flea market Sunday in Florida when it was found nestled within a pile of clothes.

The snake was reportedly found by a woman who was searching through the 272 Krome Ave. open-air flea market booth looking for clothes.

She noticed something off about the size of a "snakeskin belt" (since she couldn't see the head, just the body), and contacted the market's owner and employees about the "alarming" discovery, according to the Bradenton Patch.

Opting to not try and tangle with the snake, the staff called in help from Miami-Dad Fire-Rescue, reported NBC's Florida associate WFLA. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters found the reptile resting in a stack of clothes.

Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue Lt. Scott Mullen stated the python was likely looking for a cozy place to hide and "digest last night's meal."

Since Pythons are nocturnal, and usually eat during the night, they look for dark, warm spots to hide and digest food during the day, reported the New York Daily News. He notes that while the python isn't venomous, it does have more than 100 sharp teeth and will bite if provoked.

After being removed, the python was handed over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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