Missing Boa Still Loose, Canyon Snakes Join In

“Backpacker Magazine says the Colorado canyon has rattlesnakes too. Snakes on both sides of the country. I blame the jet stream, Chip.” — Brock Thunderson, on air

On air: Brock Thunderson and Chip Darnell on Europe Open
Published 4:12 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by UPI: “Pet boa constrictor missing in North Carolina neighborhood”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:12 AM ET on Europe Open, by Brock Thunderson and Chip Darnell.
Topics: North Carolina, Arlington County.
BBN covered this story before: Pet Boa Constrictor Loose in North Carolina Neighborhood (October 8).

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UPIPet boa constrictor missing in North Carolina neighborhood

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNew this morning, UPI says a pet boa constrictor is missing in Hoke County, North Carolina.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistA shelter is asking neighbors to watch for it. That is a long, muscular cold front with no forecast and no manners.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrock, I love North Carolina. Favorite state, all of them, but especially one with a snake in the yard like a free sample.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistBackpacker Magazine says the Colorado canyon has rattlesnakes too. Snakes on both sides of the country. I blame the jet stream, Chip.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIt follows me.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorUPI has no word on whether anyone has found it. If you spot it, call the shelter.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDo not hug it, even if it looks friendly.