They believe both snakes were "deliberately abandoned." RSPCA officials stated that the body of a "long-deceased" snake of similar size was found nearby.
Unfortunately, this wasn't the first exotic snake fatality in the area. Man Stumbles Upon Huge Boa Constrictor Snake Sunbathing in Scotland.8-foot Pet Boa Constrictor Snake Escapes While Owner Is Sleeping.8-Foot-Long Boa Constrictor on the Loose in Connecticut Town.7ft Snake Found in New York Storm Drain Rescued in 3-Hour Operation.Sadly, though the vet expected the reptile to make a full recovery, it died later that night. They believe the snake, which was bleeding from its jaw and coughing up blood, was likely hit by a car.Ī specialized vet later determined that the snake sustained a broken jaw, and administered medicine for pain relief. RSPCA inspector Claire Davey and animal rescue officer Rachel Ward also attended the scene and managed to contain the snake in a large duvet cover. Not wanting the snake to escape, the drivers blocked the constrictor in with their cars and called police, who closed the road entirely. Officials are worried that the town is becoming a "dumping ground for unwanted pet snakes."Īccording to a press release obtained by Newsweek, the injured snake was discovered by two motorists on September 17 in Roden-a small village in Telford, England. Officers with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) were able to safely contain the snake however, it died later that evening. Residents of a quiet English town recently found a 6-foot boa constrictor lying in the middle of the road, bleeding from its broken jaw.
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