3-Foot Snake Found Slithering in NYC

In a curious incident on Sunday morning, a 3-foot-long snake was spotted crossing a street in New York City’s Meatpacking District. The reptile was discovered around 11:15 a.m. near a jersey barrier set up for construction at Washington Street and West 12th Street. The NYPD humorously tweeted about the encounter, asking, “Why did the snake cross the road? To get to the other ssssssssside,” while confirming that officers had successfully corralled the snake and transported it to the nearest Animal Control Center. This sighting marks the fifth snake found in the city in just two months, indicating a peculiar trend of reptilian appearances in urban settings. Just days prior, a black-and-white snake was discovered in the lobby of a rehabilitation center on Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights. This incident occurred on July 24, around 10:30 p.m., further highlighting the unusual occurrences of snakes in the city. Earlier this summer, a python was spotted in the Diamond District, specifically inside Fantasy Diamonds, located near the bustling Rockefeller Center subway station. Additionally, a 5-foot-long boa constrictor was seen attempting to enter an apartment on West 87th Street, while a separate incident involved a New Yorker crashing a rented U-Haul after discovering a live 3.5-foot white snake under his seat. These recent snake sightings have sparked curiosity and concern among residents, as the city grapples with the unexpected presence of these reptiles in urban environments.