Found: 5-foot Boa

Imagine coming upon this creature on your morning stroll.

Now in the care of Animal Services, this 5-foot Columbian Red-tailed Boa Constrictor - an abandoned pet - was found this week near a trail along the Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad. 

Animal Care Attendant Donnie Stephens and Animal Control Lt. Kalani Hudson with the abandoned snake.