A 2.5m long python weighing 8kg was captured in Jurong West by National Parks board personnel.
One passer-by, Chia Ming Ho, bumped into the large python while taking a night stroll at an HDB estate in Jurong West.
Photo via Chia Ming Ho on Facebook
In a Facebook post shared on Sep. 13, Chia revealed that he immediately contacted NParks to capture the python.
While waiting, he monitored its movement and warned others not to get too close.
Camouflaged
After around 30 minutes, the personnel from NParks arrived to capture the snake.
According to Chia, the python had camouflaged with the bushes by the time they arrived and the personnel "took some time" to find it.
He commended their expertise and dedication.
Photo via Chia Ming Ho on Facebook
Photo via Chia Ming Ho on Facebook
The two personnel tugged at the snake to remove it from the grassy area in what Chia described as a "tug of war".
In response to Mothership, the Director of Wildlife Management and Outreach at NParks said that the python was caught and sent to Wildlife Reserves Singapore for a health assessment where it was found to be in good health, and will be relocated to a forested area.
Reticulated pythons play important role in ecosystem
Reticulated pythons are actually shy creatures that will typically try to slither away from humans.
They will not attack unless disturbed or provoked.
Pythons in Singapore play an important role by keeping the population of pests, such as rodents, low.
If you happen to encounter a python in your neighbourhood, do stay calm and keep a distance.
You can call NParks' Animal Response Centre at 1800 476 1600 or Acres at 9783 7782 for help.
You can read more in the advisory found here.
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Top photo via Chia Ming Ho on Facebook