![]() She'd doing a lot better."ĭespite the snake-napping ordeal, Garrard said he isn't deterred from opening his new business. "She's good, we've got her in a container right now to bring up her body temperature on a heat pad. He said she's slowly getting her appetite back. Garrard was told that Venus had been left outside for 24 hours. Anyone with further information on the theft is asked to contact the RNC or Crime Stoppers. RNC said that the investigation into the matter is ongoing. None of those calls, however, resulted in the snake's return. On Saturday, police said the RNC had received many calls about the stolen snake from concerned residents in the area. ![]() While no charges have been laid in the matter, police said future charges may be pending. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary confirmed to CBC News Sunday that the snake was discovered in a local residence.Īccording to an RNC spokesperson, the home owner was "instrumental" in the snake's recovery. He was told the thief initially planned to dispose of the reptile, but the anonymous source didn't want that to happen. Garrard said the individual who contacted him likely wasn't the culprit, but rather initiated the return on their behalf. He later shared news of Venus's return on the Wild World Facebook page. I said, 'That's fine, thank you very much and goodbye.'" "There is in the dark in a duffel bag, and they just wanted it out of the house. "The basement was a trap door - it was like something out of a scary movie," he said, laughing. Garrard said, at that point, he regretted not calling police before pursuing the lead on his own. pulled up, left my car running outside, went in, it's in the basement." It was like something out of a scary movie. "I kept them on my speakerphone and drove right to their door. Garrard said he was given directions to a home where the snake was being held. "I said, 'Let's go get right now, where are you?'" Snakes will never attack humans unless triggered, so when you see a snake just walk away and the snake will definitely crawl in the opposite direction.Owners of the Wild World pet store in Corner Brook took to Facebook Saturday night to share that Venus had been found. They play the role of predator (feed on small preys and help in pest control) and prey (feed for some birds of prey and certain mammals). Snakes are an integral part of a healthy, thriving ecosystem. Fear is a common reaction from humans and often ends with the snake being the victim of ignorance and fear. As it gets warmer, snakes will become more active to sunbathe and hunt and their sighting becomes more frequent. Age, nutrition, species, reproductive status, overall health, and hormonal balance also play a role in the frequency of ecdysis. Therefore, it needs to be shed every so often. Because the top layer of snake skin consists mostly of keratin, which is dead material, it is incapable of expanding during the snake’s growth process. Young snakes will shed much more often and begin to have a longer resting period as they reach adult size. “PS: please DO NOT remove the snake’s shed unless you are a trained professional as it can harm the snake if done incorrectly and lead to further complications.” Ecdysis, or shedding of the skin, is a normal occurrence throughout the snake’s life. ![]() We assisted with the shedding till it was complete. ![]() Upon examination, her shed broke and started shedding. Medusa, a boa constrictor, came in for her regular checkup. ![]()
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