A member of the general public was given a shock after discovering a snake dumped inside a Marks & Spencer bag at a bus cease close to a Premier League soccer floor.
The RSPCA had been known as after the corn snake was discovered inside the big insulated meals bag on Witton Road, in Birmingham, subsequent to Aston Villa’s stadium Villa Park.
The animal charity mentioned the non-venomous reptile was extremely fortunate to outlive after being rescued at round 8pm on Tuesday, September 26.
RSPCA animal rescue officer Ash Moore, mentioned: “This snake was very lucky to be found and rescued in time. The bag could have easily been ignored or thrown away. No matter what the reason, abandoning an animal alone and in a situation like this is never okay.
“There is no guarantee that an abandoned animal will be found or not become hurt or lost. We’re pleading with people not to abandon animals and encourage anyone who is struggling to seek help. We’ve recently launched a dedicated cost of living hub to help outline and signpost the help out there for owners.”
The animal welfare charity said they received 1,031 reports involving snakes in need of help last year, many of which had been abandoned by their owners.
Ash added: “Unfortunately, this sort of thing isn’t unusual. Snakes often end up in our care when owners realise the commitment that is involved in meeting their needs and keeping them healthy. This is why we’re always saying that people should do their research before taking on a pet.”
Anyone with details about the dumped snake is requested to contact the RSPCA enchantment line on 0300 123 8018.
