'Extremely Venomous' Green Mamba on the Loose in Netherlands, Residents Advised to Stay Indoors

Authorities have called on residents to stay in the comfort of their homes as a venomous green mamba is on the loose in Netherlands.

Security forces in the southern city of Tilburg said they were informed by the green mamba's owner that his snake was missing.

Extremely Risk

Police said the snake is very dangerous, noting that the green mamba's bite is extremely risky for anyone.

They said that if someone is unluckily bitten by the snake, he or she should immediately call the emergency services and get some medical attention.

''A Green #Mamba escaped from a house on Goudenregenstraat in #Tilburg on Monday evening. This is a very poisonous snake. The police are calling on people in the area to be extra careful and not to come near the snake,'' the municipality of Tilburg stated.

Because the green mamba that escaped has not yet been found, authorities have already made contact with various experts in the country.

The expectation from these experts was that the snake is still in the owner's home. They said that the snake may have retreated to a place where it is difficult to leave or it may still be in a warm, dry place.

Officials said that the snake is searched for in various ways. This included cameras, placement of flour, as well as holes drilled in the wall.

To ensure the safety of everyone, the snake's owner has moved his other animals elsewhere.

Contact has been made with several experts in the country to see how the snake can be located in the home as quickly as possible and this also included using a sniffer dog.

According to authorities, local residents will be kept informed by the owner. The district director and district police officer have also been available for people with questions, with a commitment that as soon as the snake is found, this will be announced to the public.

Green Mamba

The green mamba is usually between 1.80 and 2 meters long.

Experts classified it as a tropical snake.

The green mamba is known as an escape snake that does not seek confrontation itself. The snake is mainly active during the day.

Previous study had indicated that the tropical snake will not go outside anytime soon due to the weather. This animal is fond of a dark and warm space.

Experts warned that the snake is very dangerous and a bite from the green mamba is extremely poisonous. If someone is bitten, it is important that this person receives immediate medical attention.

Normally found in trees, this snake produces a fast-acting venom that can kill within days.

It is found to rarely attack humans and instead it preys on birds, small mammals and lizards.

Officials reminded the public to stay away and call 112 if they see the snake or have been bitten by it.

As a precautionary measure, the police have informed the Duty Officer of the Medical Assistance Organization in the region so that they provide medical assistance in the event of disasters and crises and can intervene quickly if a person is bitten.