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Pythons dumped in a Scarborough litter bin – as police say ‘It’s very concerning’

Fri 1 Jul

One of the abandoned royal pythons. Photographs: North Yorkshire Police

Fri 1 Jul 2022  @ 10:06am
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At least three snakes have been abandoned in Scarborough.

Police were called to reports of large snakes seen in the Falsgrave area of the town.

On Wednesday, two large royal pythons were found inside a public litter bin, and yesterday a third royal python was found in a grassy area nearby.

The two other pythons found slithering free in Scarborough

All three appeared to be in good health, and are now being cared for by a reptile expert.

Royal pythons are not venomous. They use constriction to kill their prey.

North Yorkshire Police are working alongside the RSPCA, and would like to speak to anyone who may know the snakes’ owner, or the circumstances leading up to them being dumped.

PC Graham Bilton, wildlife crime officer for the Scarborough area, said: “It is very concerning that three large non-native snakes appear to have been abandoned with no consideration for their welfare.

“I’d like to speak to anyone who has any information that could assist our enquiries.”

If you can help, contact police on the numbers below.

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How to help the police

  • Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Graham Bilton
  • Email PC Bilton here
  • Quote reference number 12220112322


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