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 stated 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, stated: “This snake was very fortunate to be discovered and rescued in time.
“The bag may have simply been ignored or thrown away. No matter what the rationale, abandoning an animal alone and in a state of affairs like that is by no means okay.
“There is not any guarantee that an deserted animal shall be discovered or not change into harm or misplaced. We’re pleading with individuals to not abandon animals and encourage anybody who’s struggling to hunt assist. We’ve not too long ago launched a devoted cost of residing hub to assist define and signpost the assistance on the market for homeowners.”
The animal welfare charity stated it had acquired 1,031 studies involving snakes in want of assist final yr. Many of those had been deserted by their homeowners.
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.