Snake trapped under garden shed rescued
The garden shed was dismantled to free the two-metre (6.5ft) long snake
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A lengthy snake has been freed after getting trapped under a garden shed.
The 2m-long (6.5ft) corn snake was spotted in Ranelagh Road, Portsmouth at about 12:30 BST on Tuesday.
An animal rescue specialist with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue and an officer from the RSPCA were sent to help free the reptile.
It was removed after the shed was dismantled and taken to a specialist vet by the RSPCA whilst the escaped pet's owner is found.
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