📌 On August 5, residents of a downtown Los Angeles apartment complex were shocked to discover a massive 20-foot Burmese python perched atop a dumpster. The snake, suffering from mouth rot—a painful and costly infection—was likely abandoned by its owner. Animal wrangler Joseph Hart was called in to safely capture the reptile. Hart, known for handling extreme cases, suspects the python was dumped due to the expensive treatment required for its condition. The snake, now named "Apples," has been relocated to a safe new home. Watch the dramatic rescue and learn about the challenges of exotic pet ownership in urban environments. 📍 Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California 📅 Date: August 5, 2025 👤 Rescuer: Joseph Hart, Reptile Wrangler 🐍 Species: Burmese Python (Approx. 20ft) ________________________________________ 🔖 Hashtags: #PythonRescue #LosAngelesNews #AnimalRescue #JosephHart #BurmesePython #UrbanWildlife #ExoticPets #SnakeRescue #DumpsterPython #WildlifeWrangler
00:00Downtown Los Angeles home to bustling streets, high-rise apartments, and a 20-foot python?
00:06On August 5th, residents were stunned to find this massive python draped across a dumpster.
00:11Enter Joseph Hart, a reptile handler called in by concerned residents.
00:15Hart quickly assessed the situation and sprang into action, despite the snake's impressive strength.
00:20Hart revealed the python was suffering from mouth rot, a painful condition.
00:24He suspects the snake was abandoned by its owner, unable to afford treatment.
00:29Thankfully, the python, now named Apples, has found a new forever home, a 20-foot surprise in L.A., a reminder of exotic pet responsibilities and the heroes who step in.
00:46Downtown Los Angeles home to bustling streets, high-rise apartments, and a 20-foot python?
00:51On August 5th, residents were stunned to find this massive python draped across a dumpster.
00:56Enter Joseph Hart, a reptile handler called in by concerned residents.
01:01Hart quickly assessed the situation and sprang into action, despite the snake's impressive strength.
01:06Hart revealed the python was suffering from mouth rot, a painful condition.
01:11He suspects the snake was abandoned by its owner, unable to afford treatment.
01:15Thankfully, the python, now named Apples, has found a new forever home, a 20-foot surprise in L.A., a reminder of exotic pet responsibilities,
01:24and the heroes who step in.
01:32Downtown Los Angeles home to bustling streets, high-rise apartments, and a 20-foot python?
01:37On August 5th, residents were stunned to find this massive python draped across a dumpster.
01:43Enter Joseph Hart, a reptile handler called in by concerned residents.
01:47Hart quickly assessed the situation and sprang into action, despite the snake's impressive strength.
01:52Hart revealed the python was suffering from mouth rot, a painful condition.
01:57He suspects the snake was abandoned by its owner, unable to afford treatment.
02:01Thankfully, the python, now named Apples, has found a new forever home, a 20-foot surprise in L.A.,
02:08a reminder of exotic pet responsibilities, and the heroes who step in.
02:18Downtown Los Angeles home to bustling streets, high-rise apartments, and...
02:22A 20-foot python, a 20-foot python?
02:23On August 5th, residents were stunned to find this massive python draped across a dumpster.
02:29Enter Joseph Hart, a reptile handler called in by concerned residents.
02:33Hart quickly assessed the situation and sprang into action, despite the snake's impressive strength.
02:38Hart revealed the python was suffering from mouth rot, a painful condition.
02:43He suspects the snake was abandoned by its owner, unable to afford treatment.
02:47Thankfully, the python, now named Apples, has found a new forever home.
02:52A 20-foot surprise in L.A., a reminder of exotic pet responsibilities, and the heroes who step in.
03:04Downtown Los Angeles home to bustling streets, high-rise apartments, and...
03:08A 20-foot python?
03:09On August 5th, residents were stunned to find this massive python draped across a dumpster.
03:14Enter Joseph Hart, a reptile handler called in by concerned residents.
03:19Hart quickly assessed the situation and sprang into action.
03:22Despite the snake's impressive strength, Hart revealed the python was suffering from mouth rot, a painful condition.
03:29He suspects the snake was abandoned by its owner, unable to afford treatment.
03:33Thankfully, the python, now named Apples, has found a new forever home.
03:38A 20-foot surprise in L.A., a reminder of exotic pet responsibilities, and the heroes who step in.
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