"This was definitely someone's pet animal, which makes a pretty tragic story," reptile handler Joseph Hart said.

A woman discovered a 20-foot-long python in the dumpster of a Los Angeles apartment building — and now, the reptile is recovering safely at a rescue facility.

Residents in this building were unsure how to handle this situation. A 20-foot-long python was just hanging out on the ...

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