--- title: "Guy grabs snake by its tail after spotting it near Waterway Point" url: "/singapore-seen/guy-grabs-snake-by-its-tail-after-spotting-it-near-waterway-point" published: "2020-01-24T04:56:13.000Z" updated: "2020-01-24T04:56:13.000Z" section: "Singapore Seen" authors: ["Farah Daley"] tags: ["snake","wildlife","animal cruelty","python"] --- # Guy grabs snake by its tail after spotting it near Waterway Point *If you happen to encounter a wild snake out in the open, you should never try to handle it yourself. * If you happen to encounter a wild snake out in the open, you should never try to handle it yourself. Unfortunately, one man decided it was a good idea to grab a snake by its tail after spotting it at a park connector near Waterway Point on Jan 21 at about 1.30am. A Stomper alerted Stomp to the incident and shared photos and videos taken by a friend. "They were scared and flabbergasted when the saw the snake," the Stomper said. The snake appears to be a reticulated python. In a video, a man is seen grabbing the snake by its tail as others shout and laugh in the background. However, going near and touching a snake is exactly what not to do if you happen to encounter one. Snakes are part of our biodiversity, and members of the public are advised to keep a safe distance and avoid provoking them. Those who see any wildlife in distress or in need of help can call Acres' 24-hour wildlife rescue team at 9783 7782.