Four foot snake causes a stir in Wolverhampton woodland
Wardens were in for a big surprise as they found a four foot snake in woodland.
Neighbourhood wardens Zee Russell and Peter Littler had been called by a concerned residents who thought they had spotted a snake on the loose in Peascroft Wood in Bilston.
The pair armed themselves with litter picks, gloves and a plastic box to go in search of the escaped serpent.
Zee said: "When we got the call we didn't know whether it had been a genuine sighting or not – but it came from a trusted source so we decided we should have a look.
"Pete and I immediately informed the RSPCA and headed straight into Peascroft Wood. The school day was about to end and we were concerned about what could happen if any pupils walking through the woods approached the snake, so time was of the essence."
The pair tried to contain the snake while waiting for the RSPCA to arrive and helped to get it into the box- although they were both bitten by it.
"We were told it was a corn snake which fortunately isn't venomous and was probably a pet that had escaped from a nearby home," added Zee.
Leisure boss Elias Mattu thanked the two wardens for their bravery. He said: "This just goes to show how versatile the role of our neighbourhood wardens is."
