A red-tailed boa constrictor on the loose in suburban Sydney was finally captured by a professional reptile wrangler -- thanks in part to the efforts of a TV news reporter.

SYDNEY: Whether its pounding surf, man-eating crocodiles ... out for an escaped exotic snake. Officials said Thursday they had been "alerted to a sighting of a Boa constrictor" slithering around ...

Australians warned of escaped boa constrictor in Sydney suburb, residents urged to report sightings for capture.

(Photo for illustrative purposes only) Pixabay Whether its pounding surf, man-eating crocodiles ... Many snake lovers covet boa constrictors as exotic pets. "The boa constrictor is not native ...

Whether its pounding surf, man-eating crocodiles, or predatory sharks —Australians are used to keeping their eyes peeled when ...

Whether its man-eating crocodiles, or predatory sharks - Australians are used to keeping their eyes peeled when they're near the water.

Whether its pounding surf, man-eating crocodiles ... the life out of their prey. Many snake lovers covet boa constrictors as exotic pets. "The boa constrictor is not native to Australia and ...