Snake spotted in Leeds city centre dies after being 'stomped on or run over'

An escaped snake spotted slithering through Leeds city centre died despite a rescue effort.
By Joe Cooper
Published 5th Jun 2019, 11:30 BST
The corn snake was found in New Briggate (Photo: Phil Marsden).The corn snake was found in New Briggate (Photo: Phil Marsden).
The corn snake was found in New Briggate (Photo: Phil Marsden).

The harmless corn snake was spotted in New Briggate at 10am on Sunday.

-> Huge rat snake caught in LeedsPhil Marsden reported the incident to police on the 101 number before posting a picture on Facebook group Leedsface to see if if it was anyone's escaped pet.

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He took the snake to the Paws For Thought Pet Centre in York Road, where vets said it looked as if it had been either stamped on or run over.

The corn snake was found in New Briggate (Photo: Phil Marsden).The corn snake was found in New Briggate (Photo: Phil Marsden).
The corn snake was found in New Briggate (Photo: Phil Marsden).

Sadly, the snake - believed to be called Severus - died shortly after taking a drink of water.

Corn snakes are not harmful to humans and are popular pets.

-> These are the laws around keeping exotic pets or dangerous animalsMost corn snakes for sale in the UK are bred in captivity, according to the RSPCA.

They are mainly fed mice and can live between ten to 15 years if well cared for.

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