10 escaped snakes captured by DSPCA
22/07/2006 - 12:33:37The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has rescued 10 escaped snakes in various parts of the capital in recent weeks.
The normally docile reptiles are making bids for freedom because they are energised by the high temperatures.
Orla Aungier of the DSPCA recommended that people not try to catch the snakes if they see one, nor scare them off.
She said people should, if possible, drop a bucket or basin with a stone on top over the snake to trap it, then ring the DSPCA to come for it on 01 493 5502/4.
