Two 10ft pythons have been found on a country lane as residents are warned there could be more.
The first snake was seen in Conington, Cambridgeshire on August 28 and then a second one was found just metres away on August 30.
Justin Stubbs, an RSCPA inspector, said rescuing the first "huge snake" from up a tree was like a scene from the Disney film The Jungle Book, CamridgeshireLive reports.
The second snake was seen “crossing a quiet country lane”, the animal welfare charity said.
Mr Stubbs said: “Having rescued last Friday’s python, I couldn’t believe it when the call came through to say there had been another found in almost exactly the same spot.
“I’m afraid that’s no coincidence – it’s looking likely these poor animals were abandoned, or have escaped from the same place.
“This second snake was extremely cold when he was found, very much thinner than the first python, which is suffering from a minor health condition.
“Both snakes are now being looked after at a specialist facility and are under heat lamps to maintain a healthy body temperature.
“It is really concerning to think that someone has kept these pythons, then might have decided to abandon them in this cruel and callous way.
“I only hope that there are no more on the loose out there.
“As well as the dangers of low temperatures, harvesting in the nearby fields could pose a real hazard to any snakes left out there.”
He is urging people in the area to stay vigilant “in case there are more vulnerable snakes found in the same spot”.
The RSPCA said that the snakes are “unlikely to pose any danger to people” but recommended that anyone who sees an exotic snake should keep a safe distance.
The charity is asking anyone with information about the incident to call its appeal line on 0300 123 8018.
In July, a woman sparked panic after she said her pet snake had gone missing.
Shannon Surch, 27, reported on Facebook last week that her pet snake Bo, a six foot Boa Constrictor, had broke out of its tank and escaped from her home in Measham, East Midlands.
Bo is believed to be at large in the Coalville area, according to Leicestershire Live.
In August, a mum was shocked to find a snake in her kitchen cupboard while cleaning.
Liz French, was left startled when she opened her cleaning cupboard to find the reptile staring back at her.
The yellow corn snake, called Kobe, belongs to Liz's neighbours but had been missing since June 1 after he escaped from his vivarium.
But just over a month later, Liz found the reptile hiding amongst her cleaning products - leaving the mum-of-three in shock.
