On September 14, Aiyana Hudson returned to her home in Franklin Township after a routine wheel alignment only to discover a three‑foot ball python lodged in the front grille of her car. Hudson called Franklin Township police for assistance, and officers arrived promptly to assess the unusual situation.

Police response and animal‑control coordination

Officer Lisseth Villacis explained that the department initially reached out to the township’s animal‑control unit, but was told the agency handles only domesticated animals. With no other local resource available, the officers took the matter into their own hands.

Removing the snake

Body‑camera footage captured the officers carefully removing the vehicle’s front bumper and other components to gain access to the reptile. After roughly twenty minutes of work, they were able to untangle and safely extract the snake from the grille.

Outcome for the python

The ball python emerged unharmed and was transported to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter, where it will receive appropriate care. Hudson expressed relief that the snake never entered the interior of the vehicle while she was inside, noting, “I was just really happy that it didn’t, like, pop its head through the AC vent when I was driving or come in through the steering wheel.”

Public‑safety reminder

Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks used the incident to remind residents that releasing exotic pets into the wild is illegal and can threaten native wildlife and household animals. He encouraged owners who can no longer care for pet snakes or other exotic species to surrender them to the township animal shelter rather than abandon them.

The incident underscores the importance of community awareness about responsible pet ownership and the role local law‑enforcement plays in handling unexpected public‑safety situations.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.