Emett, an escaped corn snake, has been joyfully reunited with its owner after a year of living in the wild in North Lanarkshire. The snake went missing as a baby, enduring outdoor temperatures and finding its own food. Discovered in a residential area of Airdrie, Emett was handed over to a Scottish SPCA center in Glasgow.
Rachel Mansfield, assistant manager at the charity’s Glasgow animal rescue and rehoming center, expressed amazement at Emett’s survival. Following an online appeal, they successfully located Emett’s owner and were astonished to learn the snake had been missing for such an extended period.
Rachel Mansfield highlighted, “As Emett was just a tiny baby when they got him, he had managed to get out through a small gap. Snakes are notorious escape artists and can often squeeze through much smaller spaces than you might think.” The Royal Veterinary College recommends that corn snakes be kept in a spacious vivarium with a basking temperature of 32°C (89°F).
Since returning home, Emett has relished a bath, a hearty meal, and a successful shed. Ms. Mansfield expressed the charity’s joy in reuniting animals with their owners, regardless of their size or species.