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Exotic snakes surprise officers chasing slithery suspect on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Nypost · · 217 words · By Ross O'Keefe
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Exotic snakes surprise officers chasing slithery suspect on Hollywood Walk of Fame Sssss…urprise!

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What happened

Exotic snakes surprise officers chasing slithery suspect on Hollywood Walk of Fame Sssss…urprise!

Why it matters

Snakes greeted Los Angeles Police Department officers when a man ditched the exotic animals after cops confronted him for “parading” the snakes around for money.

Common ground

“Hollywood VICE officers hit the Walk of Fame today and found a man parading exotic snakes around for tourist money,” LAPD Hollywood wrote in a social media post.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/exotic-snakes-left-for-officers-chasing-su…

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “When officers tried contacting him, our ‘Snake Señor’ slithered away on foot and left the reptiles behind”
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Two independent news reports confirm the man fled on foot and abandoned the snakes when LAPD officers attempted to contact him.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural is a 100-foot (30 m) mixed-media mural made to celebrate the Walk's 60th anniversary and the Chamber's 100th.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
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web search NEUTRAL — HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man abandoned his exotic snakes along the Hollywood Walk of Fame after fleeing when Los Angeles police officers tried to contact him.
https://abc7.com/post/man-abandons-exotic-snakes-hollywood-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — A bizarre scene unfolded on Hollywood's Walk of Fame when a man, reportedly charging tourists for photos with exotic snakes, fled from police. He abandoned his reptiles, leaving officers to safely res…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/watch-out-for-t…
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Claim 2: “certain species require a “restricted species permit” that carries a variety of associated fees and rules”
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Multiple sources confirm that California utilizes a 'restricted species permit' for certain snakes, including large constrictors and venomous species, and that this involves fees and rules.
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web search NEUTRAL — Animals Requiring a Restricted Species Permit.Certain large constrictor snakes that are not otherwise explicitly banned also fall into this group. Obtaining a permit requires proving that the facility…
https://legalclarity.org/what-exotic-pets-are-legal-in-calif…
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web search NEUTRAL — California requires a Restricted Species Permit for around $50, along with detailed emergency plans. Florida mandates 1,000 hours of handling experience and facility inspections.
https://snakesnuggles.com/snake-licenses/
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web search NEUTRAL — California: California has a “restricted species” list that includes many large constrictors and venomous snakes. New York: New York City has its own set of regulations, which include bans on specific…
https://enviroliteracy.org/animals/what-snake-is-allowed-as-…
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Claim 3: “LAPD officers found a man parading exotic snakes around for tourist money on the Hollywood Walk of Fame”
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Two independent news reports (KABC and another source) confirm that a man was displaying exotic snakes for money on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and fled from police.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a landmark that consists of more than 2,800 five-pointed terrazzo-and-brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along fifteen blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
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web search NEUTRAL — A bizarre scene unfolded on Hollywood's Walk of Fame when a man, reportedly charging tourists for photos with exotic snakes, fled from police. He abandoned his reptiles, leaving officers to safely res…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/watch-out-for-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — A man abandoned his exotic snakes along the Hollywood Walk of Fame after fleeing when Los Angeles police officers tried to contact him.
https://abc7.com/post/man-abandons-exotic-snakes-hollywood-w…
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Claim 4: “LAPD’s social media post was set to “La Culebra,” Banda Machos’ song”
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A news report explicitly states that the LAPD social media post regarding the incident was set to the song 'La Culebra' by Banda Machos.
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web search NEUTRAL — Banda Machos is a regional Mexican band from Villa Corona, Jalisco.Banda Machos released Estas Seleccionada in 2009 with Arremángala Arrempújala as the lead single. Other songs that generated album sa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banda_Machos
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web search NEUTRAL — The social media post was set to “La culebra” by Banda Machos.The snakes were safely rescued by officers and delivered to Los Angeles Animal Control. Looks like the only thing getting squeezed today w…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/watch-out-for-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Listen to La Culebra by Banda Machos.La Culebra was released on February 4, 2021 by YellowCake Latin, a Division of YellowCake, Inc. as a part of the album La Culebra. Popular Segments. Song Details.
https://www.shazam.com/song/297817842/la-culebra
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Claim 5: “vendors in the area require a permit for any commercial activity”
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While the evidence confirms the location of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, none of the provided search results explicitly state the permit requirements for commercial vendors in that specific area.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a landmark that consists of more than 2,800 five-pointed terrazzo-and-brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along fifteen blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore the Hollywood Walk of Fame, its famous stars, and the history that makes this iconic attraction a must-visit for celebrity fans!
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/hollywood-walk-of-fame-monic…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a landmark which consists of 2,800 five-pointed terrazzo-and-brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street …
https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=I4BAB7A95784AD17C
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Claim 6: “It’s illegal to own certain exotic pets without a permit”
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Multiple sources confirm that certain exotic pets require permits in various jurisdictions, including specific mentions of permit requirements for certain species in California.
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web search NEUTRAL — The sugar glider is a small, omnivorous, arboreal, and nocturnal gliding possum. The common name refers to its predilection for sugary foods such as sap and nectar and its ability to glide through the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_glider
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web search NEUTRAL — Exotic Pets That Require a Permit in Washington State. Some animals occupy a middle ground in Washington — they are not outright banned, but you cannot simply purchase one and bring it home without go…
https://animalofthings.com/exotic-pets-legal-in-washington-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — To strengthen the credibility of Monty's argumentative text about not having exotic animals as pets, he can make the following changesFor instance, Monty could state that "in California, owning a red-…
https://brainly.com/question/25264483
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Claim 7: “It’s not illegal to own a snake in California”
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Evidence from 'Snake Laws (Complete Guide To US Exotic Pet Regulation And Liability)' explicitly states that California has never had a ban on owning snakes.
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web search NEUTRAL — Snake Laws in the United States are complicated and vary greatly from state to state.California never had a ban on owning snakes nor does it now. Neither do many of the other states listed. This is th…
https://mysnakepet.com/snake-laws/
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web search NEUTRAL — Many individuals in California are interested in owning these reptiles and frequently inquire about their legal status within the state.Common non-native hognose snakes, such as the Western Hognose (H…
https://legalclarity.org/are-hognose-snakes-legal-in-califor…
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web search NEUTRAL — Snake laws vary by state and species. Learn what permits you need, which snakes are banned, and how to stay legal as a snake owner in 2026.What are the risks of owning venomous snakes? How do I obtain…
https://snakesnuggles.com/snake-laws/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.