23/07/2014

Lancashire Police Appeal To The Public Over Missing Snake

Lancashire Police are appealing to the public to be on the look-out for a missing snake.

The snake, believed to be a Boa Constrictor, was reported missing on Tuesday night from an address in Bearncroft.

Boa Constrictors could pose a risk to small children or pets by wrapping themselves around them, however they are not venomous and are not normally aggressive.

Inspector Mark Porter, of Skelmersdale Police, said: "While we do not believe the snake is aggressive or would attack anybody there is the potential for risk to small children or pets from the animal seeking warmth. I would urge anyone who sees the snake to get in touch so that it can be recovered safely."

(CD/JP)

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