[LNP | LancasterOnline] Reptiles removed from Columbia home transferred to other shelters after ownership dispute [video]

The nine pythons, two lizards and a scorpion recovered from the home of a Columbia resident on Tuesday will no longer be up for adoption at the Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary's event this Saturday after an individual put forward disputed claims of ownership.

The sanctuary recovered the reptiles from the home of Ryan Paraschos, 33, after he died unexpectedly.

Following the disputed ownership claims, Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary Director Jesse Rothacker said he consulted with Paraschos' family and Columbia police before deciding that the best option was to transfer the animals to other shelters with experience in handling reptiles.

"Our hands are tied," Rothacker said. "Ultimately, our main concern is the animals."

Although Paraschos' animals will not be present, a reptile adoption event co-sponsored by the Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary and That Fish Place - That Pet Place is still on for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 237 Centerville Road in East Hempfield Township.

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