The Oshkosh Police say they are investigating the possibility of a large, previously captive snake on the loose in Menominee Park.
On Tuesday a large shed snake skin was found in Menominee Park and reported to the Oshkosh Police Department Thursday.
The Menominee Park Zoo does not have snakes, so the snake did not escape from the zoo.
After consulting with the Wisconsin DNR it was determined the shed snake skin is from a Burmese Python that is over 10 feet long and weighs around 75 pounds.
At this time police do not know if the shed snake skin was placed in the park by someone or if the snake was released and shed its skin in the park.
Burmese Pythons are not venomous. They can be found on land or in the water, are good swimmers and are often found along shorelines and areas that collect heat; such as rock piles.
The public is warned if you see the snake do not approach it. Give it some distance and contact the Oshkosh Police Department. After you have contacted the police try to keep the snake in sight from a safe distance until the officers arrive.
If you have any information about who may have placed the shed snake skin or released a live snake in Menominee Park you are asked to contact the Oshkosh Police Department.
