Snakes alive! Cops collared an uncommon suspect on patrol in a Birmingham street – a substantial boa constrictor. West Midlands Police launched a picture revealing the stunning minute officers stumbled upon the pn-the-run reptile.
Posting the picture on its authorities Facebook page, the force explained officers were driving down Park Lane in Aston when they observed the big snake crossing the roadway.
They launched a declaration together with the picture which checked out: “We typically need to handle the odd slippery consumer, however officers got an off-the-scale shock when they experienced a boa constrictor in the middle of a hectic Birmingham roadway.
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“Officers from our functional assistance system were driving down Park Lane the other day afternoon when they identified the big snake crossing the roadway.”
They included: “But they quickly had the circumstance in the bag as they carefully manoeuvred the animal into a pillowcase prior to taking it for checks at a regional reptile centre.
“Staff at Birmingham Reptiles validated that the typical boa constrictor had actually concerned no damage and they’ll be taking care of it till its owner declares it or it’s rehomed.”
Boa constrictors are big, non-venomous snakes that are typically kept and reproduced in captivity. On Facebook, users applauded the officers for guaranteeing the care of the reptile.
Jayne Lizzie composed: “Just a youngster. Thank you to the officers for guaranteeing it is safe from damage and back into care.”
Becky Page commented: “We’ll provided for assisting the animal and not harming it.”
Suzanne Boyes included: “Gorgeous snake, thank you officers for not hurting it.”
