A malfunctioning traffic signal at a Virginia intersection was caused by a large snake took up residence in the breaker box.

Officers were dispatched to investigate why the traffic signal lost power.

They found that a snake had moved into the electrical box that controls the light and the large reptile had managed to flip the breaker switch. Officers said molted skin found inside the box indicates the snake had been inside for some time.

The snake was not injured and there was no damage to the breaker box.

The reptile was removed by a crash investigator and an animal control officer. It was released nearby.