Walkers discover a lifeless ball python in the Zwickau Forest

Walkers discover a lifeless ball python in the Zwickau Forest

On October 30, 2025, walkers made an unusual discovery during a walk in the forest: they found a terrarium and a dead snake in the area of ​​Thurmer Strasse in Zwickau. The frightening discovery was confirmed when the Zwickau fire department was called to the emergency animal rescue, but could only determine that the animal was dead. It was a ball python that had apparently already been dumped lifeless at the site.

The fire department took care of disposing of the carcass. The incident raises questions not only about the owner's behavior, but also about the potentially dangerous situation for other animals or people in the area. The police are therefore asking for information about the owner or the circumstances that led to this event. Reports can be submitted directly to the Zwickau police station on 0375 428 102. The search for further information remains of great importance.

Public safety in focus

Such incidents are cause for concern not only in Zwickau, but also in other cities. The responsibility of pet owners is repeatedly discussed, especially when exotic animals are left near residential areas. Although a king python is not one of the most dangerous species, keeping it requires special knowledge and care. Encountering an uncontrolled habitat can be unpleasant for everyone involved.

It remains to be seen how the police will proceed and whether more may come to light in this case. In recent years there have been increasingly less encouraging reports of animal abandonment, which is a clear sign that the issue needs to be urgently discussed in the public sphere.

The local authorities are obliged to act in such cases and to inform animal owners accordingly. A minimum level of knowledge about species-appropriate husbandry should be a prerequisite before adopting an animal. This is the only way we can ensure that both people and animals live in a safe environment.

In summary, it remains to be said that it is important to raise the alarm when observing animals in nature that do not belong there. Every tip can be crucial in preventing further problems. The community is called upon to send a strong message against the abandonment of animals and to inform the relevant authorities if the finds are of a similar nature.

Further information and current reports can be found on the respective platforms. Stay alert and help by sharing your observations.