Two-foot boa snake spotted in St. Clair Ave. East garden

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A resident of St. Clair Ave. E. near Hudson Drive has spotted a small boa snake in his garden. Arthur Hammond said the creature was perhaps two feet long and had needle-like teeth. Mr. Hammond was trimming his Elderberry when he saw the snake. He says it was “finishing off” a small mouse or similar animal. He checked with the Humane Society and Animal Services which said there was nothing to be done because the snake could now be anywhere.  For the time being, mail has been sent to a neighborhood network warning people to keep small cats and pups close at hand. If the snake is seen, care should be taken with it. Those teeth are known to wound. Councillor Wong-Tam has been told as has the Moore Park Residents Association.