A three foot long ball python has escaped its home in Oak Bay.
Oak Bay Police are asking for the public to keep an eye out after the snake’s owner reported it missing on Friday, October 7th.
The python was last seen at its residence in the 2000 block of Oak Bay Ave.
After its home was thoroughly searched, animal control determined that it was somehow able to escape from its enclosure as well as the residence it lived in.
Ball pythons are not venomous and Oak Bay Police want to assure the public that this snake has no fangs.
Owner of 3ft ball python, who resides in 2000 block of Oak Bay Ave reported his snake missing from its secure glass enclosure. Home/area has been searched Neighbours & animal control advised. Owner fears snake slithered off & died due to cool temperatures. Contact OBPD if found. pic.twitter.com/SZG1ziDjPW
— Oak Bay Police (@OakBayPolice) October 11, 2022
Owners are concerned the python will not survive due to the cold temperatures over the weekend.
Oak Bay Police ask that you contact them at 250) 592-2424 if you locate the snake, or contact Animal Control at (250) 414-0233.
