Edinburgh rescue centre hunts home for 'handsome and muscly' abandoned snake Jason MaBoa

Jason the snake and the staff at the SSPCA
-Credit: (Image: SSPCA)


An Edinburgh animal rescue centre is looking to find a forever home for an abandoned snake.

The Boa constrictor needs an "experienced and confident owner", and is expected to grow to around 6 foot. Jason MaBoa, named after actor Jason Momoa, has been an the Edinburgh Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for nine days.

Staff at the centre said: "Like his namesake, this is a handsome, muscly guy with a friendly nature.

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"Jason MaBoa is a young 3ft Boa Constrictor, who is looking to grow to around 4ft-6ft. He strikes for food and is looking for an experienced owner who is confident around feeding."

Jason requires a suitably sized vivarium, with plenty of room to grow. This would also need plenty of enrichment where he can slither around and curl up.

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He is one of 16 snakes currently in the charity's centres that are looking for homes. In Dunbartonshire, Hiss Hemsworth is a bullsnake that has been at the centre for 32 days.

A spokesperson for the Scottish SPCA said: "When purchasing a vivarium for your reptile make sure you take into account how large the animal is likely to grow. Some species of snake, such as pythons, can grow to be several feet in length so their home will need upgraded regularly as they grow.

Jason MaBoa has been at the Edinburgh centre after being found abandoned
Jason MaBoa has been at the Edinburgh centre after being found abandoned -Credit:SSPCA

"Remember also to ensure your vivarium is secure and has locks on it, as many species of snakes are escape artists and can squeeze into the tiniest of gaps! Most species of reptile will require specialist heating and lighting to control the temperature of their vivarium.

"They may also need to be able to climb or dig depending on the type of environment the species originally comes from. Before you bring your reptile home, ensure that there is a veterinary surgery nearby who will treat them in the event that they do become unwell.

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"Some species may need a vet who specialises in exotic animals."

If you, or someone you know, could give Jason his forever home you can apply on the SSPCA website here.