The gargantuan snake, called “Wessie,” reminds me of that huge basilisk from Harry Potter!
Authorities in Maine have warned the public about snakes after a large snake skin was found near the Presumpscot River on Saturday.
Westbrook police said they have been searching for a 10-foot snake since June after a woman reported seeing it near a playground. There have been several other sightings of the reptile, dubbed “Wessie,” since, according to WMTW-TV.
The snake skin was found near Riverbank Park at around 3 p.m., Police Chief Janine Roberts said.
Police are trying to determine the type of snake.
The Westbrook Maine Police Department announced:
Around 3pm today, Saturday, August 20th, a citizen reported finding a shed snake skin, pictured in the attached photograph, along the Presumpscot River near the carry-in boat launch in the area of Riverbank Park.
Westbrook Police Officers responded, photographed, collected, and tagged the skin which will be examined in attempts to determine what type of snake shed it and what risks this type of snake poses to public safety.
Until the type of snake is determined and we can assess the safety risk, we caution people who recreate along the Presumpscot River to remain alert, maintain a safe distance from any wildlife, and report any sightings of the snake to the Westbrook Police Department.
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