The tranquility of Colegiales, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, was disrupted in July 2026 by signs warning of a missing 3-meter boa named Piti. Authorities soon discovered the snake never existed, revealing a misguided marketing stunt by a local dog walker that sparked a debate on wildlife ownership.
A few days ago, residents of the Colegiales neighborhood in Buenos Aires experienced moments of tension over the alleged disappearance of Piti, a boa constrictor over three meters long. What began as a viral alert ended up revealing itself as an unusual advertising strategy by a local dog walker, who is now facing legal scrutiny.
For two days, residents of Colegiales, Buenos Aires, feared a 3-meter boa named Piti. The viral alert turned out to be a clever marketing stunt by a dog walker. This event highlights the importance of verifying information and sparked debates on wildlife ownership.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
