The 19kg snake has been taken to Mandai Wildlife Group for assessment.
SINGAPORE – A reticulated python was successfully removed from a bush near Paya Lebar Square over the weekend before a crowd of curious onlookers.
In response to ST queries, veterinarian Charlene Yeong from Mandai Wildlife Group’s Veterinary Healthcare team said that the python, which weighed about 19kg and measured about 4m, is currently under observation by the team.“We are monitoring the animal’s health status closely and to assess if it will naturally pass the food bolus. In the meantime, we are ensuring the python is kept in a calm, controlled environment, with access to water and minimal stress,” she added.
The species native to Singapore and can be encountered in urban areas. The animal plays an important role in regulating the ecosystem by keeping the population of pests, such as rodents, low.
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