Police are investigating after three large pythons were caught after being let loose in a seaside resort.
Earlier this week, North Yorkshire Police officers attended reports of large snakes seen in the Falsgrave area of Scarborough.
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On Wednesday, two large royal pythons were found inside a public litter bin, and on Thursday, a third royal python was found in a grassy area nearby.
All three snakes appeared to be in good health, and are now being cared for by a reptile expert.
According to the RSPCA, royal pythons are not venomous, and use constriction to kill their wild prey.
North Yorkshire Police are now working alongside the RSPCA, and would like to speak to anyone who may know the snakes’ owner, or the circumstances leading up to them being left.
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PC Graham Bilton, North Yorkshire Police's wildlife crime officer for the Scarborough area, said: “It is very concerning that three large non-native snakes appear to have been abandoned with no consideration for their welfare.
"I’d like to speak to anyone who has any information that could assist our enquiries.”
Anyone with information should contact graham.bilton@northyorkshire.police.uk, or phone 101 and select option 2.
Quote reference number 12220112322 when passing information.
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