Fancy a snake for Christmas this year? By Laura Redpath November 12 2014, 11:33 am November 12 2014, 11:33 am Share Fancy a snake for Christmas this year? Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/399534/fancy-snake-christmas-year/ Copy Link Hoping to give an out-of-the-box present to a loved one this Christmas? The Scottish SPCA might just have what your looking for. The charity’s Drumoak centre are appealing to the people of Aberdeenshire to take in one of the 34 snakes in their care. Cracker the boa constrictor. Photo courtesy of Scottish SPCA. The majority of are corn snakes which senior animal care assistant Jacki Bell describes as ‘docile and easy to handle’. She said: “The majority are corn snakes which were found as strays and never reclaimed. “Others were sadly abandoned and some have also arrived after their owners could no longer offer them the care they needed. “While snakes aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, they can make excellent pets for owners who will appreciate them and meet all their needs.” Sparkle the corn snake. Photo courtesy of Scottish SPCA. The charity also has boa constrictors, pythons and Taiwanese beauty rat snakes looking for a home Locals wishing to find out more can visit the base in Drumoak or 03000 999 999. But remember, a snake is for life, not just for Christmas. Tanya the rat snake. Photo courtesy of Scottish SPCA.
