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Ball python sighting spurs wildlife warning for two Alberta campgrounds

Laine Mitchell
Laine Mitchell
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Jul 23 2024, 4:04 pm
Ball python sighting spurs wildlife warning for two Alberta campgrounds
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A wildlife warning has been issued for campgrounds in western Alberta after a ball python was spotted near a dump station over the weekend.

Alberta Parks says the warning is in place for Bow Valley Provincial Park, Bow Valley Campground and Willow Rock Campground after the python was seen near the Bow Valley dump station at approximately 11 am on July 21, 2024.

“This snake is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and is a common pet. This snake presents a threat to local wildlife and small pets,” the warning stated.

It added that invasive species like the ball python threaten Alberta’s ecosystems and biodiversity and that anyone seeing one should report it immediately to Kananaskis Emergency Services at 403-591-7755.

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Laine MitchellLaine Mitchell

Laine Mitchell is the Alberta Editor based in Edmonton. He grew up in a small town west of the capital region, where he also landed his first job as a reporter at a radio station. After that, he moved on to CTV News Edmonton in 2018, before joining Daily Hive in 2021. In his downtime he can be found running in the river valley, grabbing coffee with friends, jetting off to enjoy the mountains, or listening to Taylor Swift. Laine also enjoys spending hours discussing pop culture, current events, and everything in between.

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