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Yahoo
25-03-2025
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Giant royal python snake found in toilet reunited with owner
A giant snake that was found after a resident in Swindon had the shock of their life after finding it in their toilet has been reunited with its owner. As previously reported, a resident in sheltered housing made a call they probably never thought they would have to make to report that a royal python snake had slithered up into their toilet bowl. Staff from Swindon Borough Council - Oliver, parking team leader, and James, payroll administrator - teamed up with Housing Response Officers and an on-call contractor to safely remove the royal python and stop it from exploring any other nearby toilets. The team faced an overnight stakeout as the snake slithered out of the toilet and tried to hide under the bath, but they eventually managed to rescue it. At the time the council said the snake had rehomed with Cold-Blooded Creatures, a reptile shop in Swindon. Swindon Borough Council shared photos of the snake on social media with some details about the unusual call-out. The post read: "Not your average day in the office. "Two weeks ago, an unexpected guest slithered its way up from a sheltered housing resident's toilet. Yes, you read that right - a royal python gave our teams a very unusual call-out! "Oliver (Parking Team Leader) and James (Payroll Administrator) swapped their usual day jobs to help safely remove the slippery stowaway, teaming up with Housing Response Officers and an on-call contractor to prevent it from making an unplanned visit to other properties. "After an overnight stakeout (because the snake made a great escape under the bath), the team managed to secure and safely rehome it with Cold-Blooded Creatures. "But don't worry, snakes don't usually pop up in toilets, this one was most likely just on an unexpected adventure. "A huge to everyone involved for going above and beyond to keep our residents safe." According to the council, the snake known as Kaa, has now returned home after being safely captured and well protected. A statement says: "Following the very unusual discovery of a royal python in a resident's toilet in one of our sheltered housing homes, George Selman Gardens, we're pleased to share that the snake has now been reunited with her rightful owner. "It turns out the python, named Kaa, is a much-loved pet who had escaped from a private property. "These events are rare, so our thanks go to everyone who helped safely capture and care for Kaa before she was returned home."
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Wiltshire in pics: cows, Crufts and challenges
A surprised snake, artificial intelligence on farms and artwork fit for a king have all been a part of Wiltshire life in the past week. There have been some big achievements too - including a Crufts winner. Milking it: farmers in Wiltshire have been telling the BBC how useful AI robotics has been in milking cows. Neil Ridgeway, from Stowell Farm near Marlborough, and Josie Catley, from Mile Elm near Calne, would both recommend it to other farmers. A serious endeavour: border collie Endeavour and owner Laura Chapman, from Salisbury, won The Kennel Club Agility Championships for medium dogs at Crufts. She said: "Endeavour was absolutely amazing. This is something I've dreamt of for years, so for it to happen, it's like a dream come true." Sss'not possible: A snake found in a toilet in sheltered housing is said to be doing well. Swindon Borough Council had to remove the snake, now known as Geraldine, and it is in the care of Shannon Furey, owner of Cold-Blooded Creatures. Small village, big trophy: Aldbourne Band - based at the village near Marlborough - has won the Championship Section of the West of England Brass Band competition. Judges described the performance as "musical, masterful, and breath-taking". One for the sash: More than 100 brownies and girl guides have received their Wiltshire Police Challenge badge. Activities included designing your own police force, a training exercise to solve a crime and learning about uniform and equipment before doing a public order challenge. Fit for a King: Councillor Nick Fogg MBE, who has been Marlborough's mayor three times, has had his portrait revealed. It was created by Rupert Alexander, who has painted Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and King Charles III when he was Prince of Wales. It shows Mr Fogg during his mayoral year 2023-2024. It is believed to be only the second portrait of one of the town's mayors in full regalia in 820 years. Testing, testing: Swindon Borough Council has given a peek into how the new bus interchange along Fleming Way in the town is taking shape. Swindon's Bus Company and Stagecoach have also been testing it out, driving along one of the lanes to see if the layout works. Cake theft: police in Devizes faked a chocolate cake theft crime scene at Chirton C of E (VC) Primary School this week to teach the pupils about solving crimes. Students learned about methods like DNA, fingerprinting and mobile phone data. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wiltshire in pictures: Sunshine and Shrove Tuesday Wiltshire in pictures: Crocuses and a tiny newt
BBC News
15-03-2025
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Wiltshire in pictures: AI on the farm and a Crufts winner
A surprised snake, artificial intelligence on farms and artwork fit for a king have all been a part of Wiltshire life in the past week. There have been some big achievements too - including a Crufts winner. Milking it: farmers in Wiltshire have been telling the BBC how useful AI robotics has been in milking cows. Neil Ridgeway, from Stowell Farm near Marlborough, and Josie Catley, from Mile Elm near Calne, would both recommend it to other farmers. A serious endeavour: border collie Endeavour and owner Laura Chapman, from Salisbury, won The Kennel Club Agility Championships for medium dogs at Crufts. She said: "Endeavour was absolutely amazing. This is something I've dreamt of for years, so for it to happen, it's like a dream come true." Sss'not possible: A snake found in a toilet in sheltered housing is said to be doing well. Swindon Borough Council had to remove the snake, now known as Geraldine, and it is in the care of Shannon Furey, owner of Cold-Blooded Creatures. Small village, big trophy: Aldbourne Band - based at the village near Marlborough - has won the Championship Section of the West of England Brass Band competition. Judges described the performance as "musical, masterful, and breath-taking". One for the sash: More than 100 brownies and girl guides have received their Wiltshire Police Challenge badge. Activities included designing your own police force, a training exercise to solve a crime and learning about uniform and equipment before doing a public order challenge. Fit for a King: Councillor Nick Fogg MBE, who has been Marlborough's mayor three times, has had his portrait revealed. It was created by Rupert Alexander, who has painted Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and King Charles III when he was Prince of Wales. It shows Mr Fogg during his mayoral year 2023-2024. It is believed to be only the second portrait of one of the town's mayors in full regalia in 820 years. Testing, testing: Swindon Borough Council has given a peek into how the new bus interchange along Fleming Way in the town is taking shape. Swindon's Bus Company and Stagecoach have also been testing it out, driving along one of the lanes to see if the layout works. Cake theft: police in Devizes faked a chocolate cake theft crime scene at Chirton C of E (VC) Primary School this week to teach the pupils about solving crimes. Students learned about methods like DNA, fingerprinting and mobile phone data.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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Snake that showed up in toilet doing 'really well'
A python had to be rescued from a toilet in a sheltered housing unit. Swindon Borough Council said it had to remove the snake after it showed up in a toilet at George Selman Gardens in Swindon on the night of 21 February. Two council administrators Oliver Ayre and James Price had to swap their usual day jobs to remove the python and re-home it with pet shop Cold-Blooded Creatures. Shannon Furey, owner of Cold-Blooded Creatures said: "I am really happy to say she is doing really well, eating so well, and has a fantastic nature, [an] absolutely stunning snake." More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire The council said they received a call from a sheltered housing manager, saying there was a snake in the guest toilet. Mr Ayre and Mr Price offered to try and catch it but it took all night to entice it out of the bathroom. "The team tried every vet and reptile shop they could find as well as RSPCA and it turns out no one accepts stray snakes out of hours," the council said. Eventually they found a home for the snake with Ms Furey. "They nicknamed her Gerald, but when I looked she seems to be a Geraldine," Ms Furey said. Ms Furey added that she will keep Geraldine, rather than sell her to a new owner. "Just due to her being exposed to bleach and she was very skinny, I am going to be keeping her in the shop. "That way I know for sure that she will get the correct treatment and care going forward," she said. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Otters are killing expensive pet fish, police warn Ex-dairy farm to be turned into RSPB reserve Views sought on plans to boost wildlife recovery Swindon Borough Council
BBC News
12-03-2025
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Snake that showed up in a Swindon toilet doing 'really well'
A python had to be rescued from a toilet in a sheltered housing Borough Council said it had to remove the snake after it showed up in a toilet at George Selman Gardens in Swindon on the night of 21 council administrators Oliver Ayre and James Price had to swap their usual day jobs to remove the python and re-home it with pet shop Cold-Blooded Furey, owner of Cold-Blooded Creatures said: "I am really happy to say she is doing really well, eating so well, and has a fantastic nature, [an] absolutely stunning snake." The council said they received a call from a sheltered housing manager, saying there was a snake in the guest Ayre and Mr Price offered to try and catch it but it took all night to entice it out of the bathroom."The team tried every vet and reptile shop they could find as well as RSPCA and it turns out no one accepts stray snakes out of hours," the council they found a home for the snake with Ms Furey."They nicknamed her Gerald, but when I looked she seems to be a Geraldine," Ms Furey Furey added that she will keep Geraldine, rather than sell her to a new owner."Just due to her being exposed to bleach and she was very skinny, I am going to be keeping her in the shop. "That way I know for sure that she will get the correct treatment and care going forward," she said.
