Hesse: royal python sunbathes on the jetty - police operation

Wiesbaden (dpa / lhe) - A royal python has caused a police operation in Wiesbaden. The animal was lying on a jetty and sunbathing, the riot police said on Thursday. Police officers alerted on Wednesday afternoon placed the non-venomous snake in a bucket and handed it over to animal rescue. The origin of the reptile was initially unclear. The police are investigating a possible violation of the Animal Welfare Act.