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The 4ft-long corn snake was basking in the heatwave which has hit the county when it was spotted by security officers who were patrolling the car park of York Hospital.
The snake had sought sanctuary in the engine bay of a Toyota Corolla belonging to a pregnant woman who had gone to the hospital for a check-up, before it was captured by staff from the Leaping Lizards pet shop in York.
Despite its vivid orange colour, the snake posed no danger to any of the hospital's patients or staff, according to Leaping Lizards owner Andrew Mercer.
He said: "It would have been quite a shock for anyone walking across the car park, but you would get a worse bite off a hamster than a corn snake.
"They have very small teeth, and they are not venomous. They are one of the most popular breeds of snake to keep as pets."
According to Mr Mercer, the female corn snake, which is about three or four years old, is in good condition and has been well looked after. Its distinctive orange colouring suggests that it has been bred in captivity in the UK.
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The 4ft-long corn snake was basking in the heatwave which has hit the county when it was spotted by security officers who were patrolling the car park of York Hospital.
The snake had sought sanctuary in the engine bay of a Toyota Corolla belonging to a pregnant woman who had gone to the hospital for a check-up, before it was captured by staff from the Leaping Lizards pet shop in York.
Despite its vivid orange colour, the snake posed no danger to any of the hospital's patients or staff, according to Leaping Lizards owner Andrew Mercer.
He said: "It would have been quite a shock for anyone walking across the car park, but you would get a worse bite off a hamster than a corn snake.
"They have very small teeth, and they are not venomous. They are one of the most popular breeds of snake to keep as pets."
According to Mr Mercer, the female corn snake, which is about three or four years old, is in good condition and has been well looked after. Its distinctive orange colouring suggests that it has been bred in captivity in the UK.
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