Boa Still Missing; Shelter Asks Hoke County to Look

“As we told you earlier, UPI reports an animal shelter is asking Hoke County, North Carolina residents to watch for a pet boa constrictor on the loose.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Hank Ledger on The Recap
Published 7:36 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Updated 4:12 AM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by UPI: “Pet boa constrictor missing in North Carolina neighborhood”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:36 PM ET on The Recap, by Dr. Nina Byte and Hank Ledger; aired 2 times.
Topics: North Carolina.
BBN covered this story before: Creepy Colorado Canyon; Boa Constrictor Loose in North Carolina (October 7).

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UPIPet boa constrictor missing in North Carolina neighborhood

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs we told you earlier, UPI reports an animal shelter is asking Hoke County, North Carolina residents to watch for a pet boa constrictor on the loose.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNina, it's still missing.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHank, the data has no update, so the snake is officially a free agent.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA boa has no fear of a landlord, a lease, or a neighbor named Gary.