Owner of snake found dead in Iowa County has reached out to Sheriff’s Office

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – After a snake was found dead on the side of the road in Iowa County, the Sheriff’s Office said the snake’s owner has reached out to their agency.

The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office said the snake was found along County Highway Z, north of Hillside School.

Iowa County officials believe the snake had a medical emergency at a veterinary clinic and died. Sheriff Michael Peterson said the snake was supposed to be buried, but was instead put on the side of the rural road.

Sheriff Peterson said Iowa County Sheriff’s Office staff will reach back out to the owner. The agency will also get help from the Iowa County District Attorney’s Office.

Officials said the snake is not native to Wisconsin and they believed it was being kept in captivity before it was abandoned.

The sheriff’s office did not specify the species of the snake but described it as “very large.”

Iowa County Sheriff’s Office thanked Arena Fire Chief Todd Pinkham and others who helped remove the animal from the side of the road.

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