Henrico Animal Shelter cares for baby snake found stuck in glue trap
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Henrico County Police Animal Shelter cared for a baby rat snake that was found in a sticky situation.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, June 5, the shelter said that it recently treated a juvenile rat snake that was found stuck in a glue trap.
Juvenile rat snake found stuck in a glue trap. (Photo: Henrico County Police Animal Shelter)
Juvenile rat snake found stuck in a glue trap. (Photo: Henrico County Police Animal Shelter)
Shelter staff used mineral oil and a cotton swab to remove the snake from the trap after determining that its scales weren't damaged yet.
"Our scaly friend rested at our shelter under observation for a few days and was released safely back into the wild yesterday," the animal shelter said.
Juvenile rat snake after he was freed from a glue trap. (Photo: Henrico County Police Animal Shelter)
If you come across injured wildlife, or if wildlife is trapped in your home, you can get help from Henrico County Animal Protection officers by calling 804-501-5000.
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As a general reminder, you should not touch wild animals.
