A “NINE-FOOT” python has been discovered by locals in a residential street in Dunfermline.
The “huge” snake, which is believed to be a Burmese python, was spotted by concerned residents as it lay “curled up” next to a street sign on Almond Road on Thursday.
A local gardener, called Paul, picked up the serpent while a small crowd gathered and asked if anyone wanted to “hold it”.
Rose Fagan was driving along the street when she spotted the snake and proceeded to call the SSPCA.
She told The Courier: “I was really concerned and thought if it was a snake it might be really cold and in need of help.
“A cat was pawing at it and a few people were gathering to take a look.
“Someone prodded it with a stick and it moved.”
The gardener managed to move the snake before the SSPCA arrived and helped to return it to its owner. Fagan added: “It was a real shock.
“Once he picked the snake up it was huge – it must have been around 9ft long.
“Paul asked if anybody wanted to hold it but I certainly didn’t!”
Kirsty Thomson Murray, who also lives in the local area, also helped with the rescue.
She told The Courier she called her neighbour, Marc Miller, who keeps snakes.
“Marc came to help and when it was picked up it just kept coming,” she said.
“That’s definitely not something you see every day!”
A spokesperson for the SSPCA said they were alerted but not required to take action as the snake was returned to its owner.
