It comes as a recent occurrence saw the animal charity rescue a roaming six-foot boa constrictor from under a garden shed in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Now the RSPCA has actually informed snake owners to verify that the reptile’s enclosures are firmly secured.
Alongside snake owners making certain their animals are safe, dog owners are likewise being prompted to be cautious when out on strolls in grassed locations.
Map exposes snake sightings in London
A recent occurrence in Cumbria saw a four-year-old Sprocker Spaniel get bitten by an adder snake and it was left requiring European Viper Anti-Venom, K-laser treatment, fluid treatment and discomfort relief.
Whilst in Weymouth, Dorset a dog was killed following a wild adder bite.
Discussing the snake sightings, RSPCA senior clinical officer Evie Button said: “The RSPCA prompts all animal snake owners to be additional vigilant at this time of year, purchase an enclosure appropriate for the specific types and make certain that enclosure is kept secure – and locked if essential – when ignored.”
Now a map has actually revealed all the snake sightings in London.
There are 3 types of snake discovered in the UK: yard snakes, adders and smooth snakes. Of these, just the adder is poisonous and a risk to dogs.
Adders are usually more active in the spring and early summertime having actually simply come out of hibernation, and their venom is more powerful.
The adder is grey in colour and has a dark zig-zag pattern down its back and a red eye.
If you think your dog might have been bitten by an adder, professionals recommend you to talk to a veterinarian right away.
