Reticulated python escapes Yishun worksite

“At about 5.25pm, it had escaped into the drain,” she said.

In response to a Stomp query, the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) chief executive Kalaivanan Balakrishnan said the wildlife rescue team attended to the case but was unable to retrieve the snake.

“The Acres Wildlife Rescue team attended to this case, but the python was spotted moving into a drain and could not be seen thereafter,” he said.

Kalaivanan added that reticulated pythons play an important role in Singapore’s ecosystem.

“[They] are important for our ecosystem as they are efficient in keeping rodent populations in check. Their main prey consists of rats.”

Members of public should not approach or attempt to handle snakes as they may attack in self-defence. Pets should be kept on a tight leash as they might approach and alarm snakes. Snakes should be left alone, especially if in their natural habitat.

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