Many reports of "escaped snakes" and spiders due to indoor heat

Because of the hot weather, more people are out, so the number of reptiles observations increases, says Getreuer. In addition, many people have windows and doors open, so that reptiles that escape from a terrarium find their way earlier.

Black Widows

On Tuesday morning, police reported that they were looking for a snake in Leerdam. Getreuer: "I saw a picture of the snake on social networks.Also in this case it is a native grass snake.Not about an escaped animal." He receives also many reports of toxic black widows observed. "But in reality people have seen a native spider ball, which looks like it but is harmless."

In the city of Santpoort-Noord in North Holland a python He escaped last weekend, but the animal was found Tuesday morning. Residents would have been so frightened that they no longer dared to sleep at home. But the pythons of D & D A limited length are not dangerous for humans, according to Getreuer

.In the Netherlands, almost no creeping reptiles are dangerous for humans. "In the ports, there are sometimes has stowaways, such as a rattlesnake or a cobra. And from time to time a poisonous snake escapes from a terrarium. But usually there is no danger. "

Nevertheless, he urges caution." Always take a picture first and send it. So experts can determine the risks. "