SALEM, Ohio (WJW) — Squirrels, birds and the occasional chipmunk. These are all things one would expect to find on their front porch in Northeast Ohio. Things we see in nature every day. But a python?

A wildlife rescue expert says it is "selfish" to abandon unwanted animals.

Ball pythons, native to sub-Saharan Africa, are popular nonvenomous snakes known for their docile nature and distinct behavior of coiling into a ball when threatened. They play a vital role in ...