Thuringia: Snake causes excitement in Erfurt

Erfurt (dpa/th) - A white and red snake caused a stir among residents in Erfurt. Residents of an apartment building in the Ilversgehofen district called the police on Saturday after an exotic snake appeared in the backyard, the police said on Sunday. The approximately 40 centimeter long animal was then found behind a downpipe and lured into a transport container. It has now found a new home in the animal shelter.