A man has been spotted sunbathing with 20 of his snakes in a Paisley park, sparking a debate among Facebook users about which pets are appropriate in public spaces.
A post on the Friends of Barshaw Park Facebook group said it had been contacted by several people “with concerns about someone bringing snakes” into park” into Barshaw Park.
It continued: “It’s been reported that recently 20 snakes were brought in by the person.
“Renfrewshire Council have told us that no-one has permission to bring snakes into Barshaw Park.
“The police request that if you see anyone in the park with snakes, please do not approach the person, but call the police on 101, and they will attend.”
Members of the group were in two minds over whether or not the man should be banned from bringing his slithery pets out public.
One person commented: “I’ve seen this guy in the park over the last couple of years. He is a lovely person, very friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to answer any questions.
“His snakes are calm and I have held them several times.”
Another wrote: “Me personally, I wouldn’t have any of my animals anywhere near a public space, as why even present the risk in the first place?”
One woman said she had met the man a few times with her children, and he had answered “1,001 questions” the children had.
She wrote: “Really nice guy, answered the 1,001 questions we had about snakes. The snakes were under control and enjoying a little sunbathe.
“Can we show the same concern for people bringing their out-of-control dogs to the park?”
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