Snakes from house not up for adoption

YOUNGSTOWN — The snakes taken from a West Side house — a 14 1/2-foot Burmese python and 3-foot boa constrictor — are not up for adoption.

The serpents removed Wednesday by a wildlife expert are at an undisclosed location pending transport to a zoo, said Dave Nelson, a Mahoning County deputy dog warden.

A black chow dog and the snakes were found Wednesday at 36 N. Lakeview Ave. when the property owner checked on the place — that was supposed to be vacant — in preparation for selling it.

Nelson said the chow, a male, is at the dog pound and can be adopted if the owner doesn’t claim him by Friday.

A calico cat and two kittens were left at the house to be rescued by Animal Charity, the county’s humane agency on South Avenue, he said.

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