Python recovering after found in vehicle engine compartment in Mississauga
A python turned up in an unexpected place earlier this month when a Mississauga, Ont., resident found it in the engine compartment of their vehicle. The resident called a mechanic about the slithery surprise and Mississauga Animal Services arrived shortly after.“One officer reached into the engine,” a Facebook post by the city read. “To everyone’s shock, the python calmly climbed right onto their arm for a safe rescue.”According to the city, the snake was dehydrated and had received a few minor scratches but is now recovering at the Mississauga Animal Shelter and receiving proper care.
- ▪A python turned up in an unexpected place earlier this month when a Mississauga, Ont., resident found it in the engine compartment of their vehicle.
- ▪The resident called a mechanic about the slithery surprise and Mississauga Animal Services arrived shortly after.“One officer reached into the engine,” a Facebook post by the city read.
- ▪“To everyone’s shock, the python calmly climbed right onto their arm for a safe rescue.”According to the city, the snake was dehydrated and had received a few minor scratches but is now recovering at the Mississauga Animal Shelter and recei
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A python turned up in an unexpected place earlier this month when a Mississauga, Ont., resident found it in the engine compartment of their vehicle. The resident called a mechanic about the slithery surprise and Mississauga Animal Services arrived shortly after.“One officer reached into the engine,” a Facebook post by the city read. “To everyone’s shock, the python calmly climbed right onto their arm for a safe rescue.”According to the city, the snake was dehydrated and had received a few minor scratches but is now recovering at the Mississauga Animal Shelter and receiving proper care. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
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