Part of the Coluber constrictor family ... throughout the western United States. These snakes are typically olive-green on top with a bright yellow belly, making them easy to identify.

the operator replied. "You're outside with a boa constrictor stuck to your face?" The terrified woman explained that the 5ft 5in (1.6m) snake had wrapped itself around her and bitten her nose.

Green Anaconda: Found in South America, it is the heaviest snake in the world, with some individuals weighing over 550 pounds. They can reach lengths of up to 30 feet. Reticulated Python: Native to ...

They urged anyone who comes across the snake to "not be alarmed" but to contact the charity. A licence is not needed to keep a boa constrictor as they are not venomous. Snakes shed their skin in a ...

As the Year of the Snake commences, Sussex Wildlife Trust has spoken about all the slithery serpents that you might spot in the region.