A pet snake that escaped from its owners’ flat five months ago has been found curled up beside the heating pipes of the shop below.
George, a corn snake, was discovered by a worker in the Spar store in Mallaig.
Scottish SPCA inspector Dawna Connolly said it was remarkable the young snake had survived without food.
The officer added: “He was very thin when we collected him, so he would definitely have been ready for a welcome home meal.”
George, who was two months old when he escaped, has been returned to owners Rosemary Leckie and her 15-year-old son Stefan.
Ms Leckie said: “We’re delighted to have George back with us, I thought he was dead.
”My son keeps him in his room and he managed to escape through a tiny wee gap in the lid of his tank.
”Apparently corn snakes are good escape artists so we’ll be keeping a close eye on him now.”
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