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18/08/2016
Appeal After Snake Found In Co Down
Police in Newtownards, Co Down, have issued an appeal after a snake was found in the area.
Taking to social media, the PSNI shared an image of a snake similar to the one that was found.
In the Facebook post, police said they believed it to be a Coral or Milk snake which was captured and taken to a local vet for safekeeping. They have since confirmed the snake is not venomous.
Officers are trying to trace the owner.
(JP/MH)
Taking to social media, the PSNI shared an image of a snake similar to the one that was found.
In the Facebook post, police said they believed it to be a Coral or Milk snake which was captured and taken to a local vet for safekeeping. They have since confirmed the snake is not venomous.
Officers are trying to trace the owner.
(JP/MH)
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