The reptile was safely contained and taken to Dudley Zoo, where staff initially identified it as a young ladder snake, a non-venomous species native to parts of southwestern Europe. Experts explained that such incidents can occur when wild snakes accidentally get scooped up by agricultural equipment during harvesting and make their way into shipments of fresh produce. While the snake’s unexpected journey caused quite a scare, specialists reassured the public that ladder snakes are harmless to humans.
