A remarkable tale of a reptile on the move has emerged from Scarborough, where a corn snake was spotted on top of a car bonnet. The snake, which has since been claimed by its owner, is believed to have travelled an astonishing 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington to the seaside town.
The snake's adventure began when it escaped from its owner's house in Bridlington and slithered into a nearby car. Unbeknownst to the owner, the snake hid in the car engine, which was then unknowingly driven 17 miles to Scarborough. It was only when a driver returned to his car that the snake was spotted, perched on the right-hand side above the strut spring.
Sherman Bigsby, a reptile rescue expert from Lilly's Reptile Rescue Centre, was called to the scene to retrieve the snake. Mr. Bigsby explained that getting the snake out of the car was a challenging task, as it had wrapped itself around something. He spent two hours carefully coaxing the snake out, eventually managing to free it.
The snake has been cared for at Lilly's Reptile Rescue Centre since its rescue and is expected to be reunited with its owner on Tuesday. Mr. Bigsby described the snake as 'beautiful', with 'no signs of aggression, no bad moods, no nothing'. This is a remarkable tale of a reptile on the move, highlighting the resourcefulness and adaptability of even the most unlikely of creatures.