A massive boa constrictor, measuring 2.5 metres in length, is “on the loose” in NSW after its freshly shed skin was discovered at a property west of Sydney.
The NSW Government issued a warning to the public on Friday, and biosecurity officers and snake catchers are now scouring the area for the python.
Sean Cade from Australian Snake Catchers said their main concern is that the huge snake might come across a small child.
“We’re worried it’s going to get into a backyard and potentially a kid might startle it and then the snake sort of lunges out in defence and grabs them and causes some injuries,” Mr Cade said.