Public warned to look out for snake
Police in Wickford are warning the
public to be on the look out for a six foot long snake that has
escaped from an address in Barnfield, Wickford.
The boa constrictor snake escaped from
a bathroom window on July 30 and its owner has been unable
to find it.
Specialist search officers combed the area around the house
where the snake went missing. They searched areas of Rettendon
View, Seven Acres and Barnfield, including the play area, cricket
pavillion and bowls club in Wickford Memorial park but did not find
the snake.
Although not fully grown, is described
as 6ft long and about as thick as a baseball bat.
The force's wildlife liaison officer is
speaking with specialists and the RSPCA.
Essex Police cannot rule out a risk to
the public however our understanding is that this snake will only
feed on small animals.
Police have consulted with the chair of the Essex Reptile and
Amphibians club who agrees that is it unlikely to be a threat to
the public.
Anyone who spots the snake should not
approach or interfere with it but ring 999 immediately.