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Boa constrictor on the loose – do not approach it if you find it

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A boa constrictor has been reported missing from a house in Lincolnshire.

Police have warned members of the public not to approach the snake which has a white tail and grey, black and brown spots.

It was reported missing from a house in Union Street in Boston at around 7pm on Wednesday.

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A boa constrictor is on the loose in Lincolnshire (Picture: Stock image from Getty)

The snake is not venomous but boa constrictors attack prey with their teeth and then constrict it until they die.

A police spokesman said: We are advising people to stay away from a snake after it was reported missing from a Boston property.

The snakes owner reported it missing from the house in Union Street at just after 7pm yesterday evning.

Anyone who sees what they believe to be a snake is asked to call 999 quoting incident 361 of November 28.

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