Two pythons escape from apartment in Kawasaki City

Police in Tama Ward, Kawasaki City, are searching for two escaped pythons after they fled from a third-floor apartment on August 13. The owner, a 19-year-old male, reported the disappearance around 5:00 AM after discovering the snakes were missing from their enclosure.

The escaped animals are identified as Albertis pythons, consisting of one male and one female. Both snakes are approximately 2 meters long, dark in color, and roughly the thickness of a 500ml plastic bottle. While the snakes are non-venomous, authorities have issued a warning to residents, particularly as an elementary school is located near the scene.

Police have deployed more than 10 personnel to search the surrounding area. Residents are advised not to approach the snakes if spotted and to contact emergency services immediately.