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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Sheriff’s detective from Leon County managed to wrangle a 9-foot anaconda using nothing but a stick and her two hands.

Detective Emily Shaw shows no fear as she pokes and prods the large snake while a co-worker records the encounter from a safe distance. After taking control of the anaconda, the video shows Shaw tossing it in a brown duffel bag.

The Leon County Sheriff's Office said the snake is likely someone's pet that escaped or was released, according to an agency Facebook post.

MUST SEE VIDEO!!! Our Detective Emily Shaw got an unusual call yesterday, but one she was equipped to handle. Detective Shaw has experience handling exotic snakes. Watch as she captures what is now confirmed as a 9 foot long Yellow Anaconda, found on the east side of Leon County, near Louvinia Drive. We believe this was someone's pet that either escaped or was released. If you own an exotic pet- please be responsible. Make sure their cages are completely secure and if you decide you no longer want it, DO NOT release it into the wild. Instead, contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Thanks Detective Emily Shaw for really being #ALLin Posted by Leon County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, October 12, 2017

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The agency used the encounter to promote a teachable moment writing, “If you own an exotic pet- please be responsible. Make sure their cages are completely secure and if you decide you no longer want it, DO NOT release it into the wild. Instead, contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.”