Saanich police say until the suspected exotic snake turns up, they are stepping back from the case
Saanich Police are stepping back on the search for an exotic snake that may have been released intentionally into a local neighbourhood.
The search began after a resident of the 3200-block of Linwood Avenue reported seeing a large, pale yellow snake around his home since Christmas.
Saanich animal control set up a motion activated trail cam in the hopes of learning what they were dealing with -- but Saanich Police Sgt. Julie Fast says the serpent remains elusive:
" So we have had the trail cameras up for quite a few days. Over the course of the time it's been up we have captured probably 400 plus images. So it's motion-activated, so anytime there is motion it captures a picture. Our pound has reviewed all the pictures and we have not captured an image of the snake."
Fast says until it is spotted, or there is evidence of its existence -- police will be focusing on other things.
If it turns up, police will re-open the case.