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Exotic animal rescue in Iława, Poland

Overview

In Iława, Poland, a 1.5-meter boa constrictor was discovered in the streets near a hospital, train station, and tax office. Local firefighters responded to the sighting, secured the area, and captured the reptile. Authorities noted that no registered breeding of the species was found in the city or surrounding county.

Following the capture, the snake—identified as a two-year-old female—was transferred to the Help4Herps foundation for veterinary care. While the animal was reported to be slightly underweight, it was found to be in good health. The incident is believed to involve an animal that escaped from a private collection.

Entities

Iława · Orzysz · OTOZ Animals · Help4Herps · State Fire Service

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Animal rescues reported in Iława and Orzysz

    Emergency responders in Poland rescued a 1.5-meter boa constrictor in Iława and an injured white-tailed eagle in Orzysz.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Iława authorities capture 1.5-meter boa constrictor

    Firefighters in Iława, Poland, captured a 1.5-meter boa constrictor found near a hospital and train station. The snake is now in the care of municipal crisis management.

Sources

fakt.pl · infowet.pl · otoz.pl · polsatnews.pl · razydzisiaj.pl · turystyka.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl · zielona.interia.pl