A mildly venomous Ornate Cat-eyed Snake was discovered hiding in a shipment of bananas at a U.S. grocery store. The snake was safely removed and rehomed with a regional animal show.
Finding a venomous reptile in the produce section of your local grocery store isn't an everyday occurrence. However, that's precisely what happened at a U.S. grocery store , leaving employees and authorities surprised. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division reported the discovery of a 'mildly venomous' Ornate Cat-eyed Snake nestled within a shipment of bananas. \The snake was safely removed from the store and, thankfully, unharmed.
It was then rehomed with Rainforest Reptile Shows Inc., a regional animal show that travels throughout New England. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division expressed their gratitude to the observant employees and the helpful staff at Rainforest Reptile Shows Inc. for their role in ensuring the snake's well-being. \ The Ornate Cat-eyed Snake, native to the lowlands of western Ecuador, typically inhabits dry forest ecosystems. While it can also be found in other South American countries like Colombia and Peru, encountering one in a U.S. grocery store is quite unusual. Despite being venomous, experts emphasize that Cat-eyed Snakes are relatively docile and rarely pose a threat to humans. They are known to mimic more dangerous snakes, such as vipers, to deter potential threats. Furthermore, they possess a distinct foul scent that they emit to ward off predators, according to A-Z Animals
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