A second 10ft python has been found slithering around Cambridgeshire, with people warned there could be more.
The first snake was spotted up a tree in the village of Conington on Friday, and the second was discovered just yards away on Monday.
RSPCA Inspector Justin Stubbs said the first incident was like something out of The Jungle Book.
Firefighters had to chop down branches to get to the huge python, before it was safely caught and carried away in a tarpaulin.
The second snake was seen crossing a quiet country lane nearby.
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.’
People in the area have been urged to stay vigilant for more snakes.
The RSPCA said they are unlikely to pose any danger to people but recommend you keep a safe distance if you spot one.
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