Scarborough Police say they attended reports of large snakes seen in the Falsgrave area of Scarborough.
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.
North Yorkshire police say that all three appeared to be in good health, and they are now being cared for by a reptile expert.
Officers say they are 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.
PC Graham Bilton, 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.”
Please contact graham.bilton@northyorkshire.police.uk, or phone 101 and select option 2. Quote reference number 12220112322 when passing information.
According to the RSPCA, royal pythons are not venomous, and use constriction to kill their wild prey.



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