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Govt: Video Circulating Of Snake Is ‘Not True’
A “video circulating on social media of a purported snake in the Somerset area is not true,” the Government noted. The Bermuda Government tweeted, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is aware of a video circulating on social media of a purported snake in the Somerset area. The Department can confirm that this posting is... Read more of this article
Snake Was “Destroyed By A Concerned Citizen”
A snake — believed to be a non venomous juvenile Boa Constrictor — was found in Sandys and was “later destroyed by a concerned citizen,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At 6pm on Friday police received a report of a snake outside of a residence in Sandys. The snake was a non venomous juvenile Boa Constrictor. The... Read more of this article
Snake Euthanized After Being Found In Sandys
A snake sighted in Sandys — which is believed to be a non-venomous Pueblan milk snake — was “humanely euthanized,” the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has confirmed, adding that the “introduction of snakes to the island’s natural environment could potentially be extremely harmful.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Wingate: Snake Population Could Be Disastrous
The accidental or illegal introduction of a breeding population of snakes to Bermuda could have disastrous consequences for the island’s eco-system, former Government conservation officer Dr. David Wingate told Bernews this week [May 22]. Dr. Wingate was speaking after last week’s incident when a three-foot Southern Black Racer or similar... Read more of this article
3-Foot Long Snake Found On Golf Course
A three foot long snake was found at the Tucker’s Point Resort this afternoon [May 16] and it has been transported to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo and euthanized. The snake — likely a Black Racer or similar species — was found on the golf course. Officials said that “given the significant impacts that any snakes, especially... Read more of this article
