911 call reveals home intruder is ... a snake?

Police officers in New Mexico responded to a 911 call to find that the home intruder was a large snake. The home intruder snake was removed from the home, according to officers, and released in an open space in the city.

This file photo shows an albino reticulated python in Fort Worth, Texas. Police in New Mexico responded to a 911 call only to find the home intruder was a large snake.

Ron T. Ennis/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram/AP/File

July 28, 2014

Authorities say officers in New Mexico rushed to a home invasion call and found an unusual intruder — a large snake.

Albuquerque police say officers recently removed the slithering reptile after a woman called 911.

Officials believe the snake slithered its way into the woman's home, possibly through an open door.

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The animal was removed and later released in an open space in the city.

No injuries were reported.