For aspiring snake enthusiasts and first-time reptile keepers, the world of pet snakes can seem like a daunting place.

The snake, which was named Zolta by the team, was found to be a ball python. These reptiles, also called royal pythons, are native to west and central sub-Saharan Africa.

The ball python does not seem like a snake with hidden depths. Small African pythons, they’re the second most popular pet reptile in the world, beloved for their rich colors, intricate patterns ...

However, the video was posted by TikTok user Brytney Johnson (@brytneyjohnson), who said: "It's my pet ball python." The pet snake was mentioned as being about "4.5 feet long" and female.