The giant creature is thought to have been abandoned by its owner, with the RSPCA now appealing for information Shock: Walkers could not believe it when they found the creature.The lifeless body of a huge 14-foot snake was discovered by shocked walkers who were enjoying a countryside stroll.The reticulated python was spotted near a canal bridge in Rishton, Lancashire.And the mysterious discovery has locals in shock.Ken Moss, a local councillor, said: "The general consensus is it has gotten too big for somebody and they have dumped it in the canal.
Giant discovery: The fourteen-foot snake being dragged away"If that's the case it's heartless because we have a reptile shop in Rishton and they would have taken it."People need to be aware of just how big these animals can get."Of course, there could be a completely innocent explanation but someone somewhere knows who that snake belongs to, and we are hoping to find out who."The snake could not have lasted long in this weather."The RSPCA is now appealing for information to track down the owner.David McGlynn, owner of Reptile Wonderland, said: "The snake is a reticulated python, which is one of the biggest snakes in the world.
Abandoned: The RSPCA are asking for help in tracing the owner"I would not advise anybody to buy a a snake as big as that. I know how much it would cost people."When somebody found it, they came in the shop and asked if we had lost a snake."People automatically presume it's something to do with us, but it wasn't.