A canine walker was left horrified after discovering the physique of an enormous snake on a seashore close to Dundee. James O’Donnell was out for a stroll in Broughty Ferry one morning final April when his pup, Barney, observed one thing unusual.
The canine was “excited” by his discover however as James approached the item, which was twisted round some rocks on the fringe of the seashore, he realised he had stumbled throughout an enormous serpent.
He rapidly put Barney again on his lead and went for a more in-depth take a look at the snake. As he cautiously scrutinised the invention, he realised the 10ft animal, regarded as a python, was useless.
Keeping his valuable pet away from the carcass, James telephone the Scottish SPCA and Dundee City Council’s Environmental Services to tell them of his shock discover.
He stated: “I used to be walking my canine Barney on Broughty Ferry seashore. My canine was off his lead and appeared to be very all in favour of one thing by the rocks.
“I went over to him as I believed it might be a useless animal and he was going to roll in it as dogs do. I initially thought it was simply driftwood however as I acquired nearer I may clearly see the distinctive form and markings of a snake.
“I instantly acquired my canine on his lead, took some footage and contacted the SSPCA and DCC [Dundee City Council] Environmental Services. It’s definitely not on a regular basis you come throughout one thing like this on a Scottish seashore.”
It is just not recognized how the snake ended up on the seashore, or if it really died there. SSPCA officers had been unable to search out out extra however native animal fans consider the serpent could have washed up on the shore from elsewhere.
The Facebook group Missing Pets Dundee and Angus, a group which tries to reunite house owners with misplaced animals, stated: “[A] 10 foot python (we consider could also be a Burmese) has been discovered deceased on Broughty Ferry seashore and should effectively have been washed up.
“We have alerted SSPCA who’ve additionally obtained a previous name and officers are attending. Please keep away from the world to permit officers to gather the poor snake.”
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SSPCA animal rescue officer Abbey Hughes stated: “We obtained a report back to our helpline of a useless snake at Broughty Ferry seashore. Unfortunately, we couldn’t discover the animal on an preliminary search however, after later being supplied with the what3words location, we returned to the seashore and located the reptile.
“The physique was of a giant python which was sadly in a state of decomposition. It shall be inconceivable to determine how lengthy they’ve been there or the circumstances which led to their loss of life.
“If anybody else should find themselves in a similar position where they have come across an exotic animal outside, we ask that they immediately call our animal helpline on 03000 999 999 for advice. If the animal is unfortunately found to be dead then this should be reported to the local authority.”
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