A python spotted slithering into an HDB estate in Choa Chu Kang on Thursday (Oct 29) morning has been safely captured.<\/p>\n
A resident who spotted the large snake around blocks 605 and 606 Choa Chu Kang Street 62 later posted photos and a video to a neighbourhood Facebook group.<\/p>\n
The footage shows the python, which is about two metres long, slithering outside the void deck of Block 606.<\/p>\n
The resident added that he had alerted the National Environment Agency and Animal Concern Research & Education Society (ACRES) to the sighting.<\/p>\n
Netizens responded to the Facebook post, sharing their own photos that showed the python resting under a bicycle frame at Block 605.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Another resident shared a photo of authorities capturing the snake at the site.<\/p>\n
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The Marsiling-Yew Tee Town Council also commented on the post, saying: “ACRES has attended to the situation and safely captured the snake. We appreciate everyone’s concern, and thank you for your understanding!”<\/p>\n
One Facebook user pointed out that it was a relief the python had been caught.<\/p>\n
“Luckily caught it! There is [a] kindergarten and epic school! Thank God!” the user commented.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are three preschools near the two HDB blocks, including THK EIPIC Centre @ Choa Chu Kang, Lianhe Zaobao reported.<\/p>\n
An employee from the centre told the Chinese daily that she had arrived at around 6am and did not notice anything unusual at the time as it was still dark.<\/p>\n
She added that she only heard noises at around 9am.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The employee said that there were no children in the centre that day, but she was worried after hearing about the incident.<\/p>\n
AsiaOne has reached out to the National Parks Board (NParks) and ACRES for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When they encounter a snake, members of the public should observe from a safe distance, stay calm and back away slowly, giving it space to retreat, NParks said in an advisory.<\/p>\n
They are also advised to call the Animal Response Centre’s 24-hour helpline at 1800-476-1600 for assistance.<\/p>\n
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