A SNAKE owner has made a desperate appeal to find his pet Python after it went missing from a flat in Paisley.

The two-year-old reptile vanished from the property and a search has been launched.

2 The snake is missing in Paisley

Posting on a local missing pets Facebook page, the snake's owner urged people in the area to be on the lookout.

And the Python, called Asketti, isn't believed to be dangerous.

The post was shared on the Lost & Found Pets Renfrewshire page earlier this afternoon.

It said: "Hi folks, not your usual dog or cat post I'm afraid.

"This is Asketti, he is 2 years old, is a Royal/Ball Python and IS NOT DANGEROUS.

2 Asketti is missing

"He has gotten out of his tank and is currently on walkabout. We think he is probably in the flat somewhere but unfortunately this council flat has a few places that he could squeeze out of.

"He probably wouldn't have gone too far if he did leave the house.

"It is very common that this happens with snakes and they usually turn up eventually but if anyone sees him could you please take him in and let me know.

"He is about 4ft long, very calm and friendly, he won't hurt you and is probably desperate to get back to his house if he has ended up outside in the cold so handling will probably be a welcome comfort to him rather than anything else.

"If you do find him could you just try and keep him warm and in a place where he cant escape.

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"He will be fine just in a secure box with a blanket for a while.

"Thank you for any help in advance xx".

The post proved popular on social media, racking up hundreds of likes and shares.

We told you last month how a terrified woman found an 8ft boa constrictor in her bathroom in the middle of the night.

The woman called police who were baffled about where it came from.

No reptile experts could be found to tackle it so an officer with experience of snakes was called in.

PC Chris Eastwood offered the snake a drink of water and it finally unravelled itself from the basin.

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