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Snake found in Leven
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a snake was found outside a supermarket in Leven in very cold conditions.
We were called to pick up the albino kingsnake after a member of the public spotted it outside Lidl on Mitchell Street on Wednesday evening (21 December).
The yellow youngster, who has been named Tinsel, is now being cared for at our Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.
Animal Rescue Officer Robyn Cooper said, "It's very lucky that Tinsel was found as snakes need heat and can't survive for long outside in the cold.
"Tinsel is young, no older than one year and could be a stray, although we can't rule out the possibility of abandonment.
"Thankfully, Tinsel is now safe but we're very keen to establish how this snake came to be in such a vulnerable position.
"We'd urge anyone with information to get in touch as soon as possible."
Anyone with information relating to Tinsel should contact our Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.