UPDATE | Missing Python Located SSSSSafe

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Files: 20-30969, 20-32189

Victoria, BC – A ball python, which was the subject of a public alert after it was reported missing on August 4^th , has been located.

The snake originally went missing on July 2^nd, but was not reported missing to VicPD until August 4^th. It was reported missing in the area of the 200-block of Bay Street near the Galloping Goose Trail.

The four foot, five inch long ball python was spotted in the 1100 block of Richardson Street just before 6 p.m. this evening. Patrol officers attended and located the snake hiding under a vehicle.

A Patrol officer who is familiar with snakes took the snake into custody without incident.

The snake has been transported to a veterinary hospital for assessment, but appears to be in good health.

 

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