ACRES captures 2-metre python seen slithering in Choa Chu Kang HDB estateACRES 捕获一条在蔡厝港组屋区游荡的 2 米长蟒蛇
A python spotted slithering into an HDB estate in Choa Chu Kang on Thursday (Oct 29) morning has been safely captured.A resident who spotted the large snake around blocks 605 and 606 Choa Chu Kang Street 62 later posted photos and a video to a neighbourhood Facebook group.The footage shows the python, which is about two metres long, slithering outside...
A python spotted slithering into an HDB estate in Choa Chu Kang on Thursday (Oct 29) morning has been safely captured.
A resident who spotted the large snake around blocks 605 and 606 Choa Chu Kang Street 62 later posted photos and a video to a neighbourhood Facebook group.
The footage shows the python, which is about two metres long, slithering outside the void deck of Block 606.
The resident added that he had alerted the National Environment Agency and Animal Concern Research & Education Society (ACRES) to the sighting.
Netizens responded to the Facebook post, sharing their own photos that showed the python resting under a bicycle frame at Block 605.
Another resident shared a photo of authorities capturing the snake at the site.
The Marsiling-Yew Tee Town Council also commented on the post, saying: "ACRES has attended to the situation and safely captured the snake. We appreciate everyone's concern, and thank you for your understanding!"
One Facebook user pointed out that it was a relief the python had been caught.
"Luckily caught it! There is [a] kindergarten and epic school! Thank God!" the user commented.
There are three preschools near the two HDB blocks, including THK EIPIC Centre @ Choa Chu Kang, Lianhe Zaobao reported.
An employee from the centre told the Chinese daily that she had arrived at around 6am and did not notice anything unusual at the time as it was still dark.
She added that she only heard noises at around 9am.
The employee said that there were no children in the centre that day, but she was worried after hearing about the incident.
AsiaOne has reached out to the National Parks Board (NParks) and ACRES for more information.
When they encounter a snake, members of the public should observe from a safe distance, stay calm and back away slowly, giving it space to retreat, NParks said in an advisory.
They are also advised to call the Animal Response Centre's 24-hour helpline at 1800-476-1600 for assistance.
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周四（10月29日）上午，有人发现一条蟒蛇溜进了蔡厝港的一个组屋区，目前该蟒蛇已被安全捕获。
一名居民在蔡厝港 62 街 605 和 606 座附近发现了一条大蛇，随后将照片和视频发布到邻里 Facebook 群组中。
视频显示，这条大约两米长的蟒蛇在606座组屋的底层地面上爬行。
该居民补充说，他已将此事告知国家环境局和动物关注研究与教育协会（ACRES）。
网友们纷纷在 Facebook 上转发了这条帖子，并分享了他们自己拍摄的照片，照片显示这条蟒蛇正躺在 605 座组屋的一辆自行车车架下。
另一位居民分享了一张执法人员在现场捕捉蛇的照片。
马西岭-油池市镇理事会也对该帖子发表评论说：“ACRES已经处理了此事，并安全地捕获了这条蛇。感谢大家的关心和理解！”
一位 Facebook 用户指出，蟒蛇被抓住了，这真让人松了一口气。
“幸亏我找到了！这里有幼儿园和很棒的学校！感谢上帝！”该用户评论道。
据《联合早报》报道，这两个组屋附近有三所幼儿园，其中包括蔡厝港的THK EIPIC中心。
该中心的一名员工告诉这家中国日报，她早上6点左右到达，当时天还黑着，所以没有注意到任何异常情况。
她补充说，她大约在早上9点左右才听到噪音。
该员工表示，当天中心里没有孩子，但她在听到这起事件后感到担忧。
AsiaOne已联系国家公园局（NParks）和ACRES以获取更多信息。
国家公园局在一份公告中表示，当公众遇到蛇时，应保持安全距离观察，保持冷静，慢慢后退，给蛇留出退缩的空间。
他们还被建议拨打动物救援中心的 24 小时热线 1800-476-1600 寻求帮助。
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