Numerous stray snakes were rounded up in Shropshire last year.
The warning comes after a boa constrictor was found in Park Lane, Birmingham on June 18, where it was found slithering across the road by police.
This year, as the heatwave continues, the charity is advising snake owners to be particularly careful and to double-check that the animals’ enclosures are securely fastened. "This is not surprising, as snakes become more active during hot weather so as the UK continues to swelter this summer, we’re braced for another influx of calls.
"So a few extra minutes checking that your snake is secure could help save our officers’ time and allow them to save an animal that’s in danger." Evie continued: “Many of the snakes the RSPCA’s officers are called to collect are thought to be escaped pets."We find that many people are unaware of how much of a commitment these animals are when they take them on, which we believe contributes to the hundreds of animals every year who have sadly been abandoned when their owners can no longer meet their needs.
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