Python discovered near Sheetz gas pump

NEW HOLLAND, Pa. — Customers at a Sheetz convenience store in Lancaster County were surprised Thursday morning when python slithered up next to the gas pump.

The snake was discovered around 5 a.m. at the Main Street store in New Holland, Lancaster Online reported.

The python was placed in a box and employees contacted a Lancaster-based reptile rescue, Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary.

Rescue officials arrived at the store and determined it was a healthy ball python.

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It’s not clear how the python ended up at the store.

Rescue officials said the snake will be placed up for adoption unless the owner comes forward, Lancaster Online reported.