A HUGE python weighing in at 300 pounds has managed to escape although its concerned owner says the snake is “very friendly”.
The bright yellow royal python, which is between 2.5ft and 3ft long, was last seen in her enclosure at her home in Bodmin, Cornwall, on June 27.
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The royal python Aurora is four years old and is recognisable by her bright yellow scales and black markingsCredit: Refer to source
The snake has escaped from its home in Bodmin, Cornwall Credit: Neil Hope
Owner Ian Ward says Aurora is four years old and is recognisable by her bright yellow scales and black markings.
He said she had a skill for “pulling Houdinis”.
Ian told Cornwall Live: “Royal pythons are famous escape artists.”
He said it was possible she could be hiding somewhere in the house although she could have slithered into town.
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Owner Ian reassured the public the snake is non-venomous and doesn’t pose a threat to humans (file photo) Credit: Alamy
The species is known as a ball python in the US because its sleeps in a distinctive ball shape (file photo) Credit: Getty
If Aurora had gotten out of the house, Ian said his beloved pet wouldn’t have got much farther than Higher Bore Street in Bodmin.
He added it was likely she would be asleep: “There’s a saying among royal python keepers – a happy snake is a sleeping snake.
“All they do is eat, sleep and poo. And she’s just had a poo a week ago.”
If anyone does come across her, there’s no need to be alarmed as royal pythons are non-venomous.
In the wild they prey on rats by first biting them and then constricting them – squeezing them to death.
In the US, the species is known as a ball python because its sleeps in a distinctive ball shape.
Ian joked they are also referred as “danger noodles”, though they are not dangerous to humans.
He also emphasised that she is no danger to any pet or other animal.
Ian has had Aurora since she was just eight weeks old and six inches long and is very fond of her.
He wants to see her safely back home as soon as possible.
Ian urged the public not to panic if they do find her.
He said: “She’s very tame and friendly.
“They’re all used to being handled.
“But if you’re scared don’t go near her, because she would be just as scared of you.”
