The Scottish SPCA is today appealing for information after a dead python was found on a Musselburgh beach.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was notified about the snake by a member of the public on Thursday 27 February.
Scottish SPCA inspector Emma Phillips said, “Sadly, the snake was already dead when it was discovered.
“The person who alerted us to the reptile found it at around 1.30pm on the beach inside an organza bag.
“The snake is an adult royal python and about three feet in length.
“A post mortem showed it was emaciated and died due to malnutrition, so it was possibly dead before being discarded.
“The condition of the python would not have developed overnight and should have been treated much sooner."
If anyone recognises this snake and knows who may have owned it, please contact the Scottish SPCA as soon as possible by calling our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
