Overview
- LAPD Hollywood officers say a man showing exotic snakes to tourists on the Walk of Fame ran off and left the animals behind.
- Officers gathered the reptiles and took them to Los Angeles Animal Control, sharing photos that show a large yellow-and-white boa and a crate of snakes.
- Los Angeles Animal Control has not responded to requests for comment about the animals’ status.
- The department has not named the handler or said whether he was detained or cited.
- California allows snake ownership, though some species need a restricted‑species permit, and vendors who charge tourists generally need a city permit.