More than two dozen snakes, together with one which is 17ft (5.2m) lengthy, have been discovered lifeless in rural Wales.
The RSPCA is interesting for info after 27 snakes and 4 chickens have been found dumped in conjunction with a highway in containers, bin baggage and pillowcases.
The snakes, which ranged in size from 1ft (1m) to 17ft (5.2m) – equal to the peak of a completely grown giraffe – have been present in Waterston, Pembrokeshire, in south-west Wales.
RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben stated it was one of many worst circumstances he has needed to cope with in 25 years.
He stated: “The snakes ranged from 1ft to 17ft in length and were all in various forms of decomposition.
“I believe all the snakes are of a constrictor type.
“There were also four dead white chickens found alongside the snakes that I believe were most likely food for the larger snakes.
“I think I can honestly say this is one of the worst things I’ve dealt with in 25 years.
“It is very sad to think that these poor snakes could have been suffering for some time.
“This must have been awful for the person who found them.”
Mr Hogben stated he’s now trying to prepare autopsy examinations on among the snakes, to assist decide what might need brought on their deaths.
The RSPCA can also be finishing up inquiries to try to discover the place they got here from.
– Anyone with info can contact the RSPCA inspectorate attraction line on 0300 123 8018, quoting log quantity 01233065.