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Snakes

A snake has come in to my house, what should I do?

Quick answer
If possible, shut all the doors leaving only an escape route back outside. If the animal is hiding or trapped contact the RSPCA.

Further information
Very occasionally a snake will venture into a house by accident or will be brought inside by a cat. It's likely the snake will be scared and will often attempt to hide. If you can not easily catch the snake (or are not confident to do so) close all the doors to the room, leaving only an escape route to the garden/outside. Once it feels the threat has passed the snake should move back outside.

If this is not possible, or the animal is trapped or hiding, please contact the RSPCA; alternatively your local Amphibian and Reptile Group (ARG) may have an expert who can give you a hand.

It's unlikely the snake will want to keep coming back into the house so you don't need to worry about it returning.

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