On her way to work, a commuter was surprised to see a stray corn snake on the sidewalk close to a train station.
In order to keep the snake "safe" until the RSPCA arrived, the woman picked up the snake and placed it in a takeout container with air holes.
On February 24, a strange discovery was made close to Swansea's train station.
The RSPCA stated that the escapee is probably a pet and is requesting information from the owner.
The animal welfare organization advises anyone who encounters a non-native snake to keep their distance, keep an eye on it, and call the helpline.
The infant snake was kept in a cardboard box from Greggs' "sweet treats" section and a plastic takeout container with air holes, according to RSPCA Cymru officer Ellie West. The snake was kept on her desk until I arrived.
"I can only imagine how surprised one of her coworkers would have been to find this little soul curled up inside when they thought they were taking a sneaky "sweet treat.".
"Fortunately, the little snake had already become the topic of conversation in the office that morning. Everyone liked them very much and was happy that it was going to a safe place. ".
While inquiries were being made, the snake was taken to a reptile expert for boarding.
According to Ms. West, "the snake was found close to student housing so there's a chance that this slithery one made an escape and someone may actually be missing it.".
"We'd love to put this snake back with its owner. ".
Although corn snakes can reach lengths of about 150 cm, their bite is not poisonous.
It is believed that many of the snakes the RSPCA is called to collect were escaped pets.
The RSPCA advises snake owners to purchase an enclosure appropriate for their particular species and to keep it secure, including locking it if necessary, when unattended.
It suggests that owners conduct in-depth research into a specific species' requirements and only keep a snake if they are confident they can meet those requirements.
