A ball python with a bunch of eggs, shared in a simple reptile moment.

Using a cooking mitten for protection, the parent carefully captured the snake and placed it inside a backpack while waiting for authorities. No one was injured.

The ball python is in good health and will be moved to a local reptile rescue, New London Animal Control said. The bearded ...

The parent says he came face-to-face with a ball snake early Wednesday morning. He says he knew he needed to take action to protect his children.