\n She added: \u201cIt did eventually fall in the lock, and it tried to swim out, but the lock was shut as it was low water level.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI left and when I passed by on the way home one hour later two guys said they raised the water in the lock so it could get out again.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n A lengthy grass snake sssss-ighted in an Oxfordshire town!<\/p>\n
Credit: Wendy Bedding pic.twitter.com\/pr6eSwppvB<\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n \u2014 Matthew Evans (@MJCEvans1995) September 18, 2025<\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n Reportedly there has been an increase in snake sightings over the past couple of years, especially in the summer when the weather is hotter.\n<\/p>\n \n RSPCA data\u00a0revealed there was a total of 383 cases reported from July to September in 2024, an 18 per cent increase\u00a0from the 323\u00a0during the same period in 2023.\n<\/p>\n \n Some of these are native snakes but others are pets that have escaped or been let loose.\n<\/p>\n \n Earlier this summer a “six-foot python” snake was spotted in the grass at a beauty spot in Oxford.\n<\/p>\n \n \n The reptile was seen moving in the Donnington area of the city.\n<\/p>\n \n It was believed to be around six feet in length and appeared to be a python with the sighting made close to the River Thames.\n<\/p>\n \n Stay connected to the heart of Oxfordshire for less!<\/p>\n Our Flash Sale is ON: get trusted local news for just \u00a35 for 5 months or 40 per cent off an annual subscription.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss out \u2014 subscribe now! \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/eP825WLl9z<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SxxRstJ8kE<\/a>\n <\/p>\nThe python in Donnington(Image: Contributed)\n<\/p>\n