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Ball python turns mailbox in Seehausen into a shelter!
A ball python was discovered on a mailbox in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The police and fire department successfully secured the animal.
Ball python turns mailbox in Seehausen into a shelter!
In a small town like Seehausen am Staffelsee you can be amazed when an unusual guest sits down on the mailbox of an empty property. That's exactly what happened recently when a three-foot-long ball python was discovered. According to the Augsburg General The police and fire department were alerted because the owner of the animal could not be found. The snake, which had made itself comfortable there, probably sees the area as its new home.
Ball pythons are not poisonous and are considered peaceful. This species is characterized by its striking brown-black coloration with distinctive light brown or yellow patterns. The firefighters proceeded carefully to capture the animal and eventually took it to a reptile rescue center in Munich. According to the Northern Bavaria Ball pythons are native to West and Central Africa and feed primarily on mice, rats and small birds, which they envelop and crush with their impressive ability.
A mysterious find
The snake's origins remain unclear. It is speculated whether she escaped due to a mishap or was even deliberately abandoned. The police have started an investigation and are asking the public for information in order to find the owner of the snake. There have been similar incidents in the past: Last year, two pythons were discovered in Augsburg's Siebentischwald, one of which was even two meters long.
The discovery of such an exotic animal in a Bavarian village is a rarity. However, it shows how important it is for the fire department and police to work together in such unusual cases. The team showed good skills and was able to capture the snakes safely and without any fuss.
This can be an interesting but also worrying situation for residents. In a quiet place like Seehausen, an incident like this is sure to be a topic of conversation. Parents may now be even more attentive when their children are playing in the area. It is currently still unclear whether the ball python will soon find a home again or whether it will remain in the sanctuary. The local community definitely remains excited about the next developments.