In Hawaii, a non-venomous pet python found in a backyard highlights the state's strict ban on snakes.

A non-venomous, three-and-a-half-foot ball python was captured in a Kaimuki, Hawaii backyard after the homeowner mistook it for a child's toy. Officials believe it to be an escaped pet. Snakes are illegal in Hawaii due to the threat they pose to native wildlife. Those caught with illegal animals face up to five years in prison and a $200,000 fine. However, an amnesty program allows owners to turn in illegal pets without penalties.