Snakes

The RSPCA has issued some advice after two snakes were found dead in Dewsbury and Huddersfield over the weekend, including a California kingsnake which was found in a tree outside Dewsbury train station before being taken to Calder Vets. Photos by Natacia Watson.

RSPCA advice after two dead snakes found in Dewsbury and Huddersfield

Bailey Lister, founder of Hugo's Small Animal Sanctuary in Blackpool

I rescue exotic pets. They're cute 'til they turn into horrible teens

A huge snake is filmed slithering along UK canal towpath.

Watch: Huge 4ft snake is filmed slithering along UK canal towpath

Cops received a call from a member of the public that a 12 foot yellow python was slithering on Harwood Street, West Bromwich.

Terrifying moment 12ft python spotted slithering along UK street

Budget supermarket, Aldi, has apologised after a grandad found a snake in a bag of broccoli purchased at the store.

Grandad left frightened after finding snake in Aldi broccoli

RSPCA has released a list of the ‘stray snake’ hotspots in the UK

Top 10 ‘stray snake’ hotspots in UK as RSPCA issues warning

Beau Avis was walker her dog Bonnie when she was bitten by a poisonous snake

Breaking Dog walker ‘lucky to be alive’ after being bitten by a snake

A woman who adopted a python following the death of her husband said she ‘felt an instant connection’ and the reptile brings her ‘so much joy’

Widow overcomes lifelong phobia of snakes by adopting huge 9ft python

Hundred Acre Woods is popular with dog walkers
Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Warning issued after python is spotted on popular UK dog-walking spot

Berlin’s AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 tropical fish bursts causing major flooding on nearby streets.

Berlin’s AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 tropical fish bursts open

Snakes alive: Police found this boa constrictor in Batley.

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