Victoria Police search for missing corn snake

Victoria Police say they are looking for a non-venomous snake that has gone missing.

Police said in a statement that the snake–which they say is named “Snake”–went missing from its owner’s guitar case on Saturday afternoon at Fernfest.

The missing reptile is described as a 1.6-metre long coral-coloured corn snake.

Victoria Police had some fun with the missing serpent story on Twitter, but remind the public that the snake, while non-venomous, can bite.

Police say if you spot the snake, you should not try to capture it yourself. Instead, you are asked to call the Victoria Police non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 or Animal Control  at 250-414-0233.