Panic as giant boa constrictor found next to UK primary school by dog walker | UK | News
A giant boat snake has been discovered alive near a primary school in England. A passing dog walker found the giant snake in a closed box in Withywood Park, south of Bristol. Kristie, who volunteers at the park, said the snake discovery was “probably the weirdest thing we’ve seen in the park”. According to Kirstie, the reptile was very cold and lethargic, which led her to believe the snake may have been dead when she first found it.
When he lifted Boa’s head, he realized that she was still alive. “I wasn’t worried about him being dangerous, he didn’t have the energy to do any harm,” he told the BBC.
Stating that the boa may have been abandoned by its owner, he said, “I understand that people are struggling with the cost of living, but I wish people who have difficulty in caring for pets could also reach me.”
After calling Avon and Somerset Police, who rescued the snake, the giant boa went to the vet and was handed over to a reptile charity. Officers said the boa could have died if Kirstie had not saved him.
The discovery of the giant snake comes just weeks after another 1.5-metre boa constrictor was captured after being spotted on a street in a town in England.
The reptile had reportedly been around since July this year, but was discovered on September 22 after a passerby spotted the boa on his way to school.
Laura Jolly Yan, 42, from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, was informed by a neighbor on her street that a snake was slithering up and down the road.
He said his road was often crowded with children and parents on their way to school. Luckily, neighbor Skyla came to the rescue and managed to put the reptile in a cardboard box.
There are an estimated 700,000 snakes kept as pets in the UK, according to the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
The RSPCA advises that if you come across a snake living in the UK you do not approach it and advises contacting the charity if the snake appears sick or injured.
The RSPCA also recommends that for any snakes that are not native to the UK, you keep your distance and contact the charity immediately.
