Coorn snakes were discovered in a Victorian glasshouse at the park in the city's west end.
Three corn snakes have been rescued from Glasgow's Botanic Gardens after being dumped by an "irresponsible" member of the public.
The non-venomous snakes were discovered in a Victorian glasshouse at the park in the city's west end.An animal welfare officer from the Scottish SPCA later took them to a rescue centre.It is not known how long the snakes were in the glasshouse before they were discovered.Glasgow City Council said park staff were "distressed" by the discovery.
A spokeswoman said: “An irresponsible individual caused alarm to staff at the Botanic Gardens by dumping three live snakes in one of the glasshouses. “Luckily we have a member of staff with knowledge and experience with snakes who quickly identified them as non-venomous corn snakes.Corn snakes, which are native to North America and the Caribbean, are popular reptile pets.
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