Another Snake Found!

Snake Located in Kirkleatham Woods

Police were contacted at around 2.45pm today, Monday 10th August, by a member of the public who had found a snake in Kirkleatham Woods.

The 5ft python has been temporarily housed whilst enquiries continue into the circumstances around how the snake came to be there.

Over the last month, two snakes were found in the area of Wilton Lane and a third was located in a car park near Cineworld in Middlesbrough.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said:

“A member of the public reported to police that she had found a python in Kirkleatham Woods this afternoon. This is the fourth snake that has been located over the last month in the Force area. It is now being cared for whilst police carry out enquiries around the circumstances of how it came to be there. So far, there has been no evidence of any criminal offence in relation to the four snakes being found. Anyone who has a snake or reptile which they believe that they can no longer manage is able to contact the RSPCA for advice or for re-homing of the animal.”

Whilst there is no information to suggest there are any more snakes loose in the area, if any are found, they should not be disturbed and people and other animals should keep a safe distance. Parents with children should also remain vigilant. Anyone with information on who the snake may belong to is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101.