An art gallery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, got an unexpected visitor in the form of a 3-meter pet python named Bodhi that escaped from its owner’s property above Studio 1. The animal had found her way into a vent, which led to the gallery, and knocked over several items there while the gallery was closed on Monday.
Bodhi’s owner, Martin Wolski, noticed the mess through the shop window and realized where the snake had ended up. He contacted the gallery owners and within two hours Bodhi was reunited with her owner safely, after Mr. Wolski blocked the vent to prevent a similar incident in the future.
The female reticulated python, a species that is native to southeast Asia, five years old, and approximately 10 feet long, was unharmed, but made quite a mess in the gallery. Gallery owner Viv Kerridge mentioned that “There were a few things from high shelves on the floor, things scattered around. She took a liking to one of the handbags. Fortunately, I have no phobia of snakes. We’re just glad she wasn’t hurt.”
Mr. Wolski told BBC Scotland News he felt “quite a bit of stress” when Bodhi escaped. He remarked, “She reached behind my line of view and escaped under the furniture and there was a vent there, and that vent led her into this shop. I went outside, to consider options, I noticed a few things were knocked down from the shelves.” Bodhi’s escape caused some drama in the town, but the incident has been wrapped up, much to Wolski’s relief.
The incident highlights the importance of responsible pet ownership and securing pets carefully, as well as the importance of seeking expert help if a pet is lost or out of sight
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