Police and reptile enthusiasts are searching an Orlando neighborhood for an 8-foot long King Cobra snake that escaped from its owners cage on Tuesday. 

Fish & Wildlife officials along with reptile enthusiasts are searching 60 acres of land for the venomous snake.

The snake’s owner, Michael Kennedy, did not immediately report the snake missing and could face a penalty. 

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