Royal python found by workmen at Essex building site

Image of a 3ft Royal python found in Suffolk
Imagine stumbling across this on a building site! Credit: RSPCA

Workers at a building site in Essex had quite a surprise when they found a 3ft-long royal python curled up under plastic sheeting.

The RSPCA were called to a new development off Brooklands Road in Manningtree last Friday (3rd July). Workmen had found the slippery visitor hiding under some plastic beside a boundary fencing.

It's believed the python had escaped from home and gone on the run.

The Royal python snake found on a Suffolk building site Credit: RSPCA

The RSPCA collects more snakes over the summer months, and it is possible that some of these are escapees becoming more active in warmer weather. 

It is possible to microchip snakes and the RSPCA would recommend that owners ask their exotics vet to do this when possible, so that snakes can be easily reunited if lost and found.

The snake is now being looked after at a local rescue centre. Anyone who believes this snake may belong to them should contact the RSPCA’s appeal line on 0300 123 8018.