A 17-foot, 100-pound python is on the loose in the Mat-Su

Matanuska-Susitna Borough animal control says a 100-pound python is on the loose in Meadow Lakes.Borough officials say the snake has been missing for two days and could be a threat to small children or pets. They say residents in the West Mallard Lane area should keep an eye on their yards and beware of any warm hiding spots on their property.
Animal control officer Darla Erskine said the yellow-and-white snake’s owner lost track of it and started going door to door to warn his neighbors.