A Lehigh Acres family found themselves in a slithery situation when a friendly ball python decided to crash their pool party.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — A weekend pool party in Florida had an unwanted guest when a ball python was found on the pool deck.

A Lehigh Acres family discovered a ball python on their pool deck, leading to a rescue by Deputy Roedding who safely removed the snake. The deputy is actually no stranger to catching wildlife.

Ball pythons are popular pets, especially for beginners, due to their calm nature and manageable size. These snakes curl into ...