After buying broccoli from Aldi, he later unwrapped it at home and was horrified to find a live snake nestled among the florets.Neville, who has a deep fear of snakes, said the discovery was “absolutely terrifying,” especially with his disabled
son and elderly mother-in-law in the house. At first, he thought it was an insect, but when it slithered,
he quickly called his sister, who confirmed it was a snake.
The reptile was safely contained and handed over to Dudley Zoo, where staff identified it as a young laddersnake—a non-venomous species from southwestern Europe. Experts explained such incidents happen when snakes
are accidentally scooped up during crop harvesting and shipped with produce. While alarming, Read more below
