A python snake was found by a passer-by injured at Northcott Hill on Saturday morning (June 15).

Honiton resident John Reynolds found the snake 'dumped' in a gateway at Northcott Hill Lane at the approach to the Otter Valley residential park Honiton on June 15.

He said: "It was full-grown and had a wound at the head end of the animal. "

He called the police, and a crew from Honiton attended and the wounded snake was transported to the small animal clinic in Honiton to be checked over. It's unsure if the snake had been dumped, or who owned it.

Pythons, are nonvenomous and commonly found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. Snakes normally common in the UK are adders.

They are some of the largest snakes in the world. Though non-venomous they can still be dangerous, they normally strike at and bite their prey, they are also extremely muscular and can strangle if wrapped round a persons neck.

A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called to a report of a large snake being found on Northcote Hill, Honiton, at around 10.10am on Saturday 15 June.

"The animal appeared to have an injury to its neck and was left in the care of a veterinary clinic.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident."

If you have any information that could help with this matter, please contact police via their website here or by calling 101 quoting log 0259 of 15/6/24.