An animal welfare charity centre found new homes for a record number of snakes last year.
The Scottish SPCA centre in Drumoak rehomed more than double the number of snakes than the previous year, with 17 reptiles being taken in compared to nine.
Centre manager Graham Innes described the achievement as a “bumper year” for snakes.
He said: “We took in a staggering 72 snakes compared to just 15 the year before which would explain the large increase.
“It’s fantastic we were able to find new homes for so many snakes but we still have 28 in our care ready and waiting to be offered good homes.
“Snakes might not be everybody’s idea of the perfect pet but there are plenty of people who do appreciate them for the stunning creatures they are and we’d like to invite local snake enthusiasts to get in touch.”
Kyle McWhirr, an animal care assistant at the centre, said the slithery reptiles can make very interesting pets.
He added: “They can be more interactive than people think.
“But I would advise that anyone looking to take one in to do as much research as possible.”
Last year, staff at the Drumoak centre rehomed 706 animals, including 204 cats, 124 dogs, 84 rabbits, 63 birds and 21 horses.
The office however is perhaps better known for its resident cat, Mr Pickles, who once weighed twice the size of an average kitty.
In total the charity found owners for 6,725 animals last year.