Augsburg in snake fever: fire brigade catches local grain snake!

Augsburg in snake fever: fire brigade catches local grain snake!

On Monday, June 30, 2025, the Augsburg professional fire brigade was alerted after several citizens had spotted a large yellow snake in the area of Langenmantelstrasse. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. on the Plärrerer area. The fire brigade moved out with a small alarm vehicle to clarify the Situation. In the first search, however, the snake was initially not found.

The emergency services searched for a snake hook in the green strip and were finally able to secure the snake. It was a grain snake with a length of about 120 centimeters, an non -toxic snake species that originally comes from North America. The snake was handed over to the reptile association Wasserstern Augsburg 1904 e.V., which suspects that it was escaped because it was in no visible stress.

background to the grain snake

grain snakes (pantherophis guestatus) are a popular type of snake in terrarism and are characterized by their colors, which ranges from orange to red to brown and yellow. Their average length is between 120 and 180 cm. These snakes are known for their calm and meek temperament, which makes them ideal pets. Corn snakes need a species -appropriate attitude with a suitable terrarium that should be at least 100 x 50 x 50 cm in order to promote healthy growth and well -being.

The maintenance of a terrarium for grain snakes requires specific conditions such as a temperature gradient from 24 to 30 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 40 % to 60 %. Hidden and climbing options are important to offer the snake a stimulating environment. Your diet mainly consists of rodents such as mice or rats that should be fed every seven to ten days depending on your age.

The KornSnatter has a long service life and can live up to 20 years when it is well maintained. Due to their calm nature, they are equally suitable for beginners and experienced snake lovers.