A non-venomous snake came back to life after being run over by a car and it was handed to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture for safeguarding it. The incident took place near the old airport road in Hilo, Hawaii, on Friday evening.

The car was driven by a woman who was accompanied by her grandson. After the incident, the grandson picked up the snake, thinking it was dead and put it in a cardboard box. The woman called the police to report the accident and handed the snake over.

Later, when an HDOA official came to retrieve the snake, it was found moving and was confirmed alive. The snake was tan and brown in color, three feet long, weighing close to two pounds. The reptile was reported to be in good condition. They believe it to be a boa.

The HDOA was planning to deploy traps in the vicinity to ensure there are no other snakes in the area.

It is illegal to transport or possess snakes in Hawaii. According to the law, individuals possessing illegal animals may be charged with a Class C felony which could lead to a three-year prison sentence and fines of up to $200,000. People in possession of such animals were encouraged to turn them in to any HDOA Office, Honolulu Zoo or any humane society. The people won't be charged under the law and will not be liable to civil penalties.

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In this photo, a rattlesnake is seen in Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Aug. 7, 2008. Reuters/Todd Korol
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