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SINGAPORE – A python was spotted and removed from a junction between Waterway Point and Punggol Interchange Bus Tuesday afternoon (July 17).
A photo sent to the Stomp citizen journalism site shows a python on the floor, next to a
In response to questions, the Society for Animal Research and Education (Acres ) stated that the python had been saved in the minutes following their arrival.
Kalai Vanan, Vice President of Acres, said: "
" They rarely enter their homes but tend to live near urban areas as their main prey, rats are found near human settlements . "
million. Kalai said that pythons are shy animals. he stepped out of sight and urged the public not to provoke them or to harm them.
In another incident last Thursday, a reticulated python, estimated between 2 m and 2.5 m long, was found in the room of an apartment near Jalan Bukit Merah. Managers from the Singapore Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) captured the snake and handed it to Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Members of the public may contact Acres and AVA for get help if they spot snakes. Acres can be contacted through their hotline 9783-7782.
Meanwhile, AVA can be contacted at 1800-476-1600. A notice on snakes is also available on the AVA website.
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