VICTORIA (NEWS 1130) — Anyone in the Victoria area is asked to keep an eye out for a ball python police say went missing near a popular trail.
Police say they have been looking for the creature since 11:30 a.m. after it was reported missing near the Galloping Goose Trail. Apparently the snake had gone missing July 2, but was only reported to police Tuesday.
There’s a misssssing sssssnake in Vic Wessssssst. In all seriousness, a ball python has been reporting missing in the 200-block of Bay Street. Ball pythons are nonvenomous, but can pose a risk. If you see the snake, call 911. #yyj #Baystreetsnake | https://t.co/7KH5bU5mtQ pic.twitter.com/3AgaBs5mAi
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) August 4, 2020
The snake is described as four feet and five inches in length.
Ball pythons are non-venomous.
People who see the python are asked to call 9-1-1, or if they have information call the Victoria Police non-emergency line at 250-995-7654.
