Neighbours in Chilwell were able to breathe a collective sigh of relief as a missing 8ft python was found safe and well. The yellow reptile, named Lavender, had not been seen for almost two weeks after disappearing from its home in Blandford Road on July 13.
The incident had caused concern among people living in the area but the pet was found in a neighbour's garden on Monday, July 25. People in the surrounding area have spoken of their relief after police confirmed the news.
Resident Jen Hamilton said she is glad the missing snake has been found. The 29 year old said: “I’ve not been that stressed, when I first heard about it I was like 'oh my god this is crazy’, it was pretty intense.
