Lost
Lost friendly orange and black striped snake about 4 feet long last seen in backyard near Pikeville, Eastern Kentucky.
Backyard
Lost
listing
Posted
10 months
ago
Description
Stripey is about 4 feet long and has a beautiful pattern of orange and black stripes. I last saw him slithering around my backyard in Pikeville, Eastern Kentucky, and I'm really worried that he could have wandered off into the nearby woods. He's very friendly and doesn't bite, but I definitely want to find him as soon as possible.
Approximate last-seen location
Backyard
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