Officers in Orleans, Massachusetts got a surprise when they helped a resident remove a large snake in their home.
Police say they snake entered the person's house through a door that was left open for their dog.
Authorities identified the snake as a black racer, which are non venomous.
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Police say they contained the snake inside a cooler and released it back into the woods.
