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family in south London were left stunned after their nanny uncovered a 5 ft-long python snuggled on top of their kitchen boiler.

The RSPCA is searching for the owner of the reptile after the nanny, that was “rather frightened”, discovered the serpent at the house on Lucien Roadway, Tooting Bec, on September 13.

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RSPCA animal rescue officer Abigail Campbell, who saved the python along with associate Mat Hawkins, claimed the RSPCA think the snake had either ran away or was abandoned nearby.

” The nanny took Mat and I via to the cooking area, she was rather terrified of the serpent so maintained well back. When I checked into the area I saw the python snuggled in addition to the central heating boiler,” Ms Campbell stated.

” He was more than likely up there as it would have been the hottest component of your house and serpents require outside warmth sources to control their body temperature.

” The nanny believes he entered into the boiler room via a gap in the wall from the yard.”.

The RSPCA set up posters around the location to attempt and locate the python’s proprietors however have actually not received any phone calls.

” We have actually not had anyone call so are leaning towards the presumption he was abandoned,” Ms Campbell claimed.

She added: “I provided him a push just to ensure he had not been aggressive however he was very calm as well as enabled me to select him up not a problem, although he did cling on the central heating boiler pipeline very securely, he was really strong.

” He was really cooled and also became rather lively once he had been picked up, taking a look around and smelling the air.”.

The serpent was put in a serpent bag and also required to South Essex Wildlife Healthcare facility where he stays.

” Sadly it is not unusual for us to be contacted us to accumulate an abandoned snake,” Ms Campbell said.

” Lots of people are uninformed of just how much of a commitment these animals are when they take them on, and also we presume the reality of taking care of them has become too much in these situations.

” This is why we would certainly motivate any individual thinking about getting an exotic animal to discover as high as possible concerning the pet’s needs and also whether they’re the ideal animal for them.”.

RSPCA recommends proprietors purchase a room appropriate for the varieties and that the room is kept safe, and also locked if essential, when ignored.

” Reptiles, specifically serpents, can be extremely excellent escapee and will take the opportunity of a space in an unit door, or a baggy lid,” the charity claimed.

Any person with details concerning that owns the serpent must call the RSPCA appeal line on 0300 123 8018.