An animal rights charity is appealing for details after the bodies of 3 snakes were discovered at a fly-tipping area near Glasgow.
The Scottish Society for Avoidance of Ruthlessness to Animals (SSPCA) stated the boa constrictors were found by a member of the general public at a website near Carbeth Loch in Blanefield.
It stated 2 of the snakes were discovered amongst rubbish on 9 January which a 3rd was found in the very same place the next day.
A postmortem was undetermined, the SSPCA stated, including that the reality the snakes appeared to have actually remained in good condition prior to their deaths and were discovered in the very same area suggested the occurrence was being dealt with as suspicious.
The boa constrictor is a big, nonvenomous snake which eliminates by covering itself around and squashing its victim. It is belonging to nations throughout South America however is frequently reproduced in other places in captivity and often kept as an animal. A normal grownup has to do with 3 metres (10ft) in length and needs a big, heat-controlled enclosure.
Carbeth Loch sits about 10 miles north of Glasgow and is a popular website for walkers, runners and bicyclists.
Anybody with any details about what occurred to the snakes is being asked to come forward.
SSPCA inspector Mairi Wright stated: “The snakes were found at one of the entrances to Carbeth Huts next to Carbeth Loch. They had been dumped at the side of the road, close to Carbeth House.
“We are unsure of the cause of death for these reptiles, but the circumstances they were found in are very concerning. We are keen to ascertain what happened to these snakes and how they came to be there.
“If anyone recognises these reptiles, please contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
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