A rat snake escaped form its cage on Bazuinlaan in Etten-Leur on Thursday night. The police call on residents to keep an eye out for the snake, so it can be returned home.

The snake is not venomous and completely harmless, the police assure local residents. It is about a meter long and has a distinctive orange color.

If you spot the snake, call the police. 

GEZOCHT #EttenLeur totaal ongevaarlijke (niet giftige) rattenslang. Verdwenen vanaf Bazuinlaan. 1 m lang x 2 cm. Gezien? Bel 0900-8844 pic.twitter.com/tsSRxodJoy

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