The dad said he was unsure if the deceased snake had been ‘dumped or escaped’
The python was pulled from Babbs Mill Lake in Solihull
A dad and his son were enjoying a day out ‘exploring’ when they sadly spotted a dead python floating in a Solihull lake.
The dad, who chose not to be named, spotted the unusual reptile sighting at beauty spot Babbs Mill Lake on Monday, April 6.
He managed to pull the huge yellow snake from the water.
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The dad said he was unsure if the deceased animal had been “dumped or escaped”.
He told BirminghamLive: “I took my son to the park where we found the snake.
“I got it out of the lake. It was quite far in. It was dead.
“Some guy said it was a piece of rope but I said, ‘no way, I can see scales’. So I got a big stick to pull it to the side and took it out.
The python was pulled from Babbs Mill Lake in Solihull
“We’d just gone for an explore around Babbs Mill, as we quite often do.”
He said the tragic discovery was reported to Solihull Council.
Images of the snake were shared in a Facebook neighbourhood group.
Reacting to the sighting, Marie Shelby commented: “Very sad. You don’t just throw something away.
“I hope that this isn’t what it seems and it’s just an accident.”
Agreeing, Jake Withephotos said: “Someone’s pet has either got out or been dumped. Either way, it’s a shame.”
Heather Jones added: “What a beautiful creature. So sad.”