Preserving what's left of a python after its caught and killed requires a great deal of time, skill and patience.
The snake appeared to be headed onto the busy street when it was found, an animal control officer said.
Still, scientists no longer consider complete eradication realistic.
"My worst fear, they would be stuck in a dumpster, stuck in the bag and die." ...
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