At least ten reptiles remain unaccounted for following a fire in an Adelaide unit.

It's thought the fire at the unit on Douglas Avenue, Reynella broke out this morning and four of the snakes that are outstanding are venomous.

So far 11 reptiles have been recovered, including three venomous snakes and four lizards.

View photos The cause of the blaze is still being investigated. Source: 7News. More

UPDATE: 11 reptiles saved 13 still missing after a Reynella Unit caught fire. @7NewsAdelaide pic.twitter.com/f0qgtaxHGy — Gertie Taylor (@GertieTaylor7) February 8, 2016

An Eastern Brown, an Inland Taipan and a Stephen's Banded snake are among those already found.

View photos A Stephen's Banded snake is one of the reptiles already located. Source: 7News More

.@SA_MFS 6 snakes perished in a unit fire at #Reynella this morning. Single storey unit completely destroyed #firecause are investigating — SA Metropolitan Fire (@SA_MFS) February 7, 2016

It is believed the owner of the unit is currently out of town.

Nearby residents have reportedly been told to be on alert until all the animals had been accounted for.

View photos The owner of the unit is believed to be out of town. Source: 7News More

MFS Fire Cause Investigators have been on scene this morning, combing for any of the missing animals.

The cause of the blaze is still being investigated.





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