An unexpected discovery in a delivery of bananas at the weekend A supermarket in Manchester, New Hampshire (US), excited. An employee of the branch discovered a snake in the box when unloading the goods.
According to the Nature Conservation Authority “New Hampshire Fish and Game”, it was a Northern Cat Eye Snake (graceful cat-eyed snake), a somewhat toxic hose species that is native to Ecuador-One from the largest banana extenders to the US.
Case is probably unique
A nature conservation officer was called to the branch on Saturday to identify and conquer the animal. He explained that it was his first use with a toxic snake in a supermarket. There are usually questions about submitting pets such as Royal Spythons, but this case was unique.
The approximately 20 centimeters long hose did not come in the sales area of the supermarket. Experts emphasize that their poison is not an important danger for people. Nevertheless, possession of poisonous snakes in New Hampshire is illegal – with the exception of the Haaknickes.
Animal finds not unusual in fruit deliveries
After the rescue, the animal was transferred to the organization “Rainforest Reptile Shows Inc.” In Massachusetts, which specializes in the care of exotic reptiles. The organization houses more than 300 animals and uses them for educational purposes.
According to experts, finds of frogs, lizards or spiders in fruit delivery are not unusual. However, the incident with the snake remains a rare exception.
Source: Krone
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