Snakes abandoned outside vet’s surgery

A box of snakes has been dumped outside a vet’s surgery in Somerset.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after nine corn snakes were found in a plastic box in Frome on Saturday morning.

The reptiles were in “reasonable condition despite being dehydrated”, according to RSPCA inspector Hayley Lawrence, and have been placed in temporary homes.

She added: “It is never acceptable to dump an animal. If people are struggling to look after their pets, there are many charities and organisations that are able to help.

“Reptiles have very specific needs such as heating and it is lucky these snakes were found when they were.”