Woman surprised to find huge snake in her backyard

Authorities remove 9-foot Burmese python

MIAMI – Imagine walking outside to find a huge snake in your backyard. Judy Tortoriello said that, like most, it freaked her out.

"Why my house?" she asked.

A neighbor gave her the heads up that there was a pretty big slithery surprise waiting for her out there. So, naturally, she called for help, worried for her cats more than anything.

"It's scary that they can hurt a cat," Tortoriello said.

Miami firefighters were called to her home and then contacted Miami-Dade Fire Rescue' venom one unit. Together they worked to get the 9-foot Burmese python out.

Crews were able to bag the big snake. It will be taken to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Tortoriello said she's relieved, but worries there are more out there.

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