![]() ![]() "Others are rescued after they have been abandoned or been released on purpose, which then could pose a risk to our native wildlife. Exotic pets such as snakes often end up in the RSPCA’s care after people realise they're not easy to care for, or the novelty wears off. But sadly, we also have to deal with a lot of abandoned snakes. Ms Button added: “Many of the snakes the RSPCA’s officers are called to collect are thought to be escaped pets. While sunlight is good for reptiles, the RSPCA urges owners to ensure that their pet is kept secure when doing so, as they can warm up and move very quickly on a sunny day. So a few extra minutes checking that your snake is secure could help save our officers’ time and allow them to save an animal that’s in danger.”Īnother reason why more snakes escape in the summer is that some owners take them outside to take advantage of the natural sunlight. “We received nearly 1.1 million calls to our emergency line in 2022 - an increase of 1.6% on the previous year, and our frontline officers are flat out trying to rescue animals that may be in life-threatening situations. ![]() We urge all pet snake owners to be extra vigilant at this time of year, invest in an enclosure suitable for the particular species and make sure that the enclosure is kept secure - and locked if necessary - when unattended. "It is not surprising there are more calls in summer, as snakes become more active during hot weather - so as the UK continues to swelter this summer, we’re braced for another influx of calls. RSPCA senior scientific officer Evie Button said: "Snakes are excellent escape artists and will take the opportunity of a gap in an enclosure door, or a loose-fitting lid to make a break for it. Friends of woman found dead near M1 launch fundraising bid to help her young daughters. ![]() In 2022, they were called out 24 times in Derbyshire - part of 1,031 reports received nationally involving snakes in need of help, with numbers of calls averaging highs of 110 calls per month between May and August. The call-out to deal with the boa constrictor is not unusual for the RSPCA officers. The snake was healthy and in good condition and was under a shed in Ilkeston.Īs no owner could be found for it, it was taken to a specialist centre and has now been rehomed. Woman Calls 911 As Rescued Boa Constrictor Strangles Her Michigan Couple Helps Rescue 2 People Stuck on Boat Engulfed in Flames Vermont Couple Discovers Pair of Stowaway Raccoons During Boat Ride Scuba Diver ‘Merman Mike’ Finds Woman’s Lost Wedding Ring in California Lake Protesters Call for Justice After Ohio Cop Fatally Shoots Family Dog A Helicopter Car and Other Vehicles With Odd Modifications Ohio Helicopter Crew Locates Missing 3-Year-Old Boy Lost in Bean Field Wisconsin Man Opens Little Free Blockbuster for Community to Share Movies Dayton, Ohio, Officers Narrate Police Pursuit That Ends With a Crash Good Samaritan Tackles Fleeing Suspect Running Away From Oklahoma Cops Stray Puppies Flown in Private Plane to New Foster Parents in Canada Ohio State Medical Board Strips Plastic Surgeon 'Dr.A stray six-foot boa constrictor has been found under a garden shed in Derbyshire prompting the RSPCA to remind snake owners to be extra-vigilant as the charity braces for a rise in stray pet snakes due to the hot weather. ![]()
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