Aug. 20 (UPI) — A Michigan woman opened up the pole barn on her rural property and was shocked to discover a large python lurking inside.

Hannah Snay said she found the snake Monday inside her pole barn in rural Grant Township, Newaygo County.

“I screamed. I stayed back. But I knew it was somebody’s pet,” Snay told WOOD-TV.

Snay posted a photo of the snake to Facebook in the hopes of finding its owner.

In the meantime, the snake went into the care of Newaygo County Animal Control Deputy Chloe Flora, who identified the serpent as a nonvenomous python.

“I’ll be honest with you, I’m not a snake fan,” Newaygo County Undersheriff Chad Palmiter said. “She did bring it back to the office, brought it into the squad room and most of the deputies scattered, including myself, and she was ordered to take it back to her truck.”

Snay said the snake is now safely back home after its owner’s spotted her Facebook post.

“After we had posted it to Facebook, we had realized that it was from our neighbors and I am so glad to have it reunited with their family because I knew it was a very loved snake,” Snay said.