Overview

• A passerby discovered a more than one-meter-long constrictor snake, believed to be a royal boa, on Köppelsdorfer Straße in Sonneberg on May Day.
• Police and fire services collaborated to safely capture the snake and transport it to the Exotarium Nautiland, a facility for exotic animals.
• The snake remains under police supervision at the facility, where it is being cared for by specialists.
• Authorities have invited the rightful owner to claim the snake, requiring valid proof of ownership for its release.
• The incident highlights concerns surrounding exotic pet ownership, public safety, and proper containment of non-native species.