The Peninsula Python

Back in the summer of 1944, the tiny village of Peninsula, Ohio, was surprised to find itself under the spell of a very large—and out of place—serpent.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveThis story originally appeared as Premium-only Episode 43. Hosted and Written by Laurah NortonResearched by Anna Luria and Laurah Norton Produced and Engineered by Maura CurrieGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/STRANGE and use promo code STRANGE at checkout! We work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; [email protected]. Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@onestrangethingWorks Cited Robert Bordner, “The Peninsula Python. . .” The Atlantic, 1945. Albert C. Andrews, “Keep the Kids. . .” The Plain Dealer, 1994. Gina Mace, “Legend of the Peninsula. . .” The Akron Beacon Journal, 2015.Ken Zapinski, “Mystery Python Once. . “ The Plain Dealer, 1994.N/A, UP, “Big Python on. . .” The Lexington Herald-Leader, 1944. N/A, “Posses Formed for. . “ The Coshocton Tribune, 1944. N/A, “Peninsula’s Publicist Sticks. . .” The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944. N/A, AP, “Peninsula Python Still. . .” The Journal Herald, 1944. N/A, UP, “Snake Hunters Alter. . .” The News-Journal, 1944. N/A, “Peninsula’s Python Sighted. . “ The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944. N/A, “Python Gets Around. .” The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944. N/A, “Where’s the Python? “ The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944. N/A, “Peninsula Python Visits. . .” The Troy Daily News, 1944. N/A, “Robert Bordner Obituary,” The Akron Beacon Journal, 1974.Boston Township Official Website “Helltown, Ohio.” Atlas Obscura “Boston Mils, Hell Town.” The Ghosts of Ohio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.