Huge python spotted slithering across roof and into bedroom window

Families living in a Hampshire street had quite a shock when a huge snake was spotted slithering across the roof of a house and into a bedroom window.

The python, measuring a massive 18ft was seen on the top of the guttering of a house in Chandler's Ford in the early hours of Tuesday morning (23 August) by a resident who lives on the other side of the street.

Then to residents' horror, the reptile managed to manoeuvre itself through the bedroom window of the property.

A neighbour then contacted the owner who lives a few doors away and he came to collect it, locals said.

Neighbour, Jenny Warwick told ITV Meridian she was 'quite shocked' to see the snake on top of the roof.

"Well I was quite shocked." Jenny said. "I called my husband and told him there was a snake on the loose and he said I was mad.

"But then he looked and went 'oh my god!'. We were just keeping an eye on it it was just crazy.

"I was just worried it was going to get down and eat something... I don't know because they are big."

Jenny Warwick tells ITV Meridian the situation was 'just crazy'.

The RSPCA confirmed it was aware of the incident in Chandlers Ford.

Scientific officer Evie Button, 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 1,200 reports about snakes, with the highest number of calls coming during the summer months.

"Snakes become more active during hot weather. So we would urge all pet snake owners to be extra vigilant at this time of year, invest in an enclosure suitable for the particular species and make sure that enclosure is kept secure - and locked if necessary - when unattended.

"The RSPCA urges prospective owners of reptiles such as snakes to thoroughly research the needs of the particular species and what is required in the care of the animal, using expert sources.

"People should only consider keeping a snake if they can ensure they are fully able to provide for these needs."