Nearly 30 dead snakes found dumped in bags and pillowcases on side of road

A 17ft snake was among dozens found abandoned on the side of a road in Wales. The RSPCA is asking for help after finding 27 snakes and four chickens left in boxes, bin bags and pillowcases.

The snakes, which were found in Waterston, Pembrokeshire, were between 1ft and 17ft long.

RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben said it was one of the worst things he's seen in 25 years. He said: "The snakes ranged from 1ft to 17ft in length and were all in various forms of decomposition.

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"I believe all the snakes are of a constrictor type. "There were also four dead white chickens found alongside the snakes that I believe were most likely food for the larger snakes."

He added: "I think I can honestly say this is one of the worst things I've dealt with in 25 years. It is very sad to think that these poor snakes could have been suffering for some time. This must have been awful for the person who found them."

Mr Hogben is now planning to do post-mortem examinations on some of the snakes to find out why they died. The RSPCA is also trying to find out where they came from.

If you know anything, you can call the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018, quoting log number 01233065.