Huge 4ft python found under bush in sleepy British village - Second found in a week

The snake was then recovered by the RSPCA, who transferred it to a vet for a check-up.

Only six days prior, another large snake was also spotted in the village.

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The pet snake was rescued by the RSPCA after being spotted in a field on Monday (September 18).

The snake sightings in West Ashling do not stop there, as yesterday (September 28) another python was spotted.

A report was made to the RSPCA that a 3.5ft long python had been seen, however when an officer was sent to go and collect it, it could not be found.

Claire Thomas, the animal rescue officer who recovered the snakes, said: “It’s not very often that we get called out to incidents involving large stray snakes so it may be that these incidents are related, though we cannot be sure at this stage.

“We don’t want to cause panic to anyone as royal pythons are not venomous snakes. It concerns us that these snakes have been outdoors just as the weather is getting cooler, as snakes need to be kept warm.”

It is unconfirmed as to whether the snake sightings are linked.

However, the RSPCA is concerned with the frequency of snake sightings that have been reported.

The charity believes that many lost snakes are escaped pets.

Domestic snakes are reliant on their owner and without them, would not be able to survive in the wild.

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Royal pythons – the breed of snake discovered in the village – can suffer from injuries and diseases which would result in death if they were left uncared for in the wild.

Evie Button, the RSPCA’s senior scientific advisor, said: “Snakes are excellent escape artists and will take the opportunity of a gap in an enclosure door, or a loose-fitting lid to make a break for it.

“Last year, we took more than one thousand reports about snakes, with the highest number of calls coming in during the summer months. This is not surprising, as snakes become more active during hot weather.

“The RSPCA urges all pet snake owners to be extra vigilant, invest in an enclosure suitable for the particular species and make sure that enclosure is kept secure - and locked if necessary - when unattended.”