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.

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

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