Article:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/zebra-c...orth-carolina/
NC law regarding venomous and large constrictor snakes:
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegisla...Article_55.pdf
So, it looks like the owner, who is known, could get charged due to the escape (as always DA's have discretion), and the owner would face additional criminal charges and civil liabilities if the snake harms someone. I don't see a reason for a law change.