Search For Escaped King Cobra Leads To Elementary School

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ORLANDO (CBSMiami) - An 8-foot king cobra snake which slithered away from it's owner's Orlando home is still on the loose.

The snake's owner reported it missing Wednesday and told wildlife officials it could have escaped sometime in the previous 24 hours.

On Friday, the search continued in the area where the snake lived. Students at Clarcona Elementary School were being kept inside as a precaution.

Wildlife officials say no one should approach or try to capture the snake. Instead they urge people to call wildlife officers.

The owner has not been identified but the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said he had the proper permit to keep the snake.

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