German police hunt for a snake after escaping from its owner

Police in the eastern German town of Haldensleben are searching for the third-meter-long giant snake from the “The Boidae” dynasty, which is on the loose after fleeing its owner.

Officials said, Sunday morning, that the snake has been missing since Saturday, and is presumed still at large in the city.

According to the report, the snake is green, and anyone who sees the snake must surely stay away and contact the responsible authorities.

The owner of the snake was receiving medical treatment when the animal likely escaped.

The snake may still be in the city area or nearby areas, and it is still unclear until early Sunday morning exactly how the police plan to recover the animal.

Among other ideas, the animal rescue service suggested cooling the snake using a fire extinguisher containing carbon dioxide, a city spokesman said.

The Boidae live in Africa, Asia, and Australia, and kill their prey by wrapping themselves around them.