Escaped Boa Constrictor Killed by Vehicle in Big Lake, Minnesota

Police in Big Lake, Minnesota, experienced a unique situation when a large boa constrictor was found dead after being hit by a vehicle, marking the first time the department encountered such a snake. Officers believe the snake likely escaped from a family home, though no further details about its origin or owner have been provided. The snake was estimated to be between 5 and 8 feet long, with officers expressing surprise at encountering such an exotic animal in the area. Big Lake Police publicly thanked Officer William Saliterman for recovering the snake, sharing photos on social media that garnered attention. Boa constrictors, native to Central and South America, can grow up to 13 feet and live for decades in the wild, making this incident a remarkable and rare event for Minnesota law enforcement.