Boa Constrictor in Lk Hopatcong?

[Delawareriver]

Originally Posted by gwl2oneida

At 15' its probably a burmese or reticulated python althought it could be a rather large red tail boa. Probably released do to expense of feeding it n housing. It will more than likely die once temps dip unless it finds a basement. Its only dangerous to small mammals or birds although a bite will hurt like hell, i used to collect snakes n lizards so I've gotten hit from some big boys. Nothing to fear either way.

reported at 15 feet the snake is probably less then 10 ft leaving open a few species.