Boa constrictors found under car hood and on road in Haute-Garonne

French firefighters in Haute-Garonne responded to an unusual call this week: a 1.5-meter boa constrictor discovered coiled beneath the hood of a car. The incident occurred just three days after another boa was found roaming freely on a road in the same department.

These encounters with exotic reptiles underscore a growing trend of non-native pets being kept in the region. The capture of the boa under the car hood required careful intervention by the emergency services. The second boa found on the road presented a different kind of hazard, posing a risk to drivers and the public.

These events follow a similar incident three months prior, where venomous cobras were hunted in a suburb near Toulouse. The repeated presence of such animals in unexpected places raises questions about pet ownership regulations and the potential risks associated with keeping exotic species. Firefighters are increasingly tasked with managing these unusual animal rescues.