Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control seeking to reunite lost snake, tortoise with owners

Anyone looking to claim the snake or tortoise can do so during business hours, noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or can call (859) 255-9033.
Published: Nov. 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM EST|Updated: 47 minutes ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control wants to reunite a lost snake and tortoise with their owners.

Animal control officers were dispatched to a report of a loose snake in the Calypso Breeze Drive area Tuesday.

The snake was safely captured and is now at Animal Care & Control’s shelter located at 1600 Old Frankfort Pike.

Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control seeking to reunite lost snake, tortoise with owners
Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control seeking to reunite lost snake, tortoise with owners(Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control Facebook photo)

A good Samaritan also brought in a tortoise on Wednesday. It was found in the area of New Circle and Liberty roads.

Anyone looking to claim the snake or tortoise can do so during business hours, noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or can call (859) 255-9033.