POLICE have launched an investigation following today's bizarre discovery of a huge snake just off a busy Greenock street.

The Tele reported this afternoon that it was one of two that had been discovered.

It was found just off Drumfrochar Road, opposite the Broomhill Tavern pub.

Another was reportedly spotted lying dead on the hillside at The Cut.

Reports were then made of a third snake discovered on land behind the fire station in Gourock.

Local police tonight say they have recovered one, approximately 14' long.

It is alive and currently being examined and cared for at a local veterinary practice.

Police said there had been a number of other similar reports relating to snakes being spotted in the local community.

Inspector Paul Thompson at Greenock Police Station said: “Officers are currently dealing with the reports of a number of sightings of large snakes in the Greenock and Gourock area.

"I would urge anyone who may come across a snake not to approach it, but to call police reporting its position.

"At this stage we are carrying out local enquiries in order to establish if anyone is missing any snakes.

"Anyone who can help in this matter is asked to call police on the 101 number, quoting the reference number 1700 of 2 February.”

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