As far as is known at the moment, it was a solitary escapee. Sadly, it succumbed to the cold despite the vet's best efforts.
The Burmese python went viral after pictures and videos were shared by workers who found the reptile in Greenock.
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There had been rumours of multiple snakes in the town but it is understood no other reports have been received.
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Chief Inspector Paul Cameron, Local Area Commander for Inverclyde, said: "We have traced the owner of a large snake found on Tuesday, 2 February, in Greenock.
"Footage of this animal was posted to social media and it is currently with a vet.
"No criminality has been identified in relation to this at present and enquiries are ongoing."
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/giant-14ft-snake-found-greenock-23437415
OWNER Of Escaped 15-Foot Python Has Confirmed No Other Snakes Are Missing
POLICE have confirmed that no more snakes are thought to be on the loose in Greenock.
A 15-foot python was found behind Broomhill Bar in Drumfrochar Road, yesterday.
The owner of the snake has been identified. No members of the public were injured.
The snake was uplifted by staff from housing association River Clyde Homes and held at their depot in Springkell Street where it was later collected by a vet but the BBC report that the snake has since died.
Police last night said they were investigating reports of a number of snake sightings but Sergeant Jason Logsdon confirmed today: “No other snakes are reported as missing or stolen.”
https://www.inverclydenow.com/owner-of-escaped-15-foot-python-has-confirmed-no-other-snakes-are-missing/
And a slightly more alarming headline:
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