Traces of flour and defecation: a German city alert for a cobra in bulk

A snake is free in a city in western Germany and authorities are trying to determine where the reptile is.

The toxic cobra was seen Sunday in the town of Herne, in the hallway of a house where several snakes are kept, and it is possible that he left this place, the municipality said.

Four houses on this street were evacuated as a precaution and residents were asked to pay close attention within 500 meters and to take measures such as closing their doors and windows.

The experts threw flour on the ground to see if the snake had left its mark, then placed adhesive tapes to try to stop the reptile.