{"id":231358,"date":"2026-06-30T00:08:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T00:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/231358\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T00:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T00:08:07","slug":"boa-constrictor-found-on-raised-pool-deck-in-pittsburgh-backyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/231358\/","title":{"rendered":"Boa constrictor found on raised pool deck in Pittsburgh backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA boa constrictor was taken to Humane Animal Rescue after officials said it was found “lazily lounging” in a Pittsburgh backyard. Pittsburgh Public Safety said Mt. Oliver police requested Pittsburgh Animal Care & Control\u2019s assistance after a resident located an albino boa constrictor in their backyard.The large snake was found lounging on a raised pool deck in the backyard of a home located in the 310 block of Church Avenue. Authorities said the snake was taken to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, where it\u2019s receiving proper care.Public safety said while it is legal to own a boa constrictor in Pennsylvania, owners are “responsible for ensuring their pets are securely contained.”If you encounter an exotic animal, contact Animal Care and Control. To learn more, you can visit their website here. Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\tMOUNT OLIVER, Pa. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

A boa constrictor was taken to Humane Animal Rescue after officials said it was found “lazily lounging” in a Pittsburgh backyard. <\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Public Safety said Mt. Oliver police requested Pittsburgh Animal Care & Control\u2019s assistance after a resident located an albino boa constrictor in their backyard.<\/p>\n

The large snake was found lounging on a raised pool deck in the backyard of a home located in the 310 block of Church Avenue. <\/p>\n

Authorities said the snake was taken to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, where it\u2019s receiving proper care.<\/p>\n

Public safety said while it is legal to own a boa constrictor in Pennsylvania, owners are “responsible for ensuring their pets are securely contained.”<\/p>\n

If you encounter an exotic animal, contact Animal Care and Control. To learn more, you can visit their website here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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