'Be careful guys!' - Video appears to show snake in middle of Addison Road in Fleetwood

A video shot by a Fleetwood local appears to show a snake in the middle of the street in the town.

In a clip filmed at night and shared on social media today, a person is heard warning people that there’s a snake on Addison Road in Fleetwood before zooming in on the animal, which is coiled in the middle of the street.

“Wow, there are big snakes here on Addison Road in Fleetwood!” the person behind the camera can be heard saying. “Be careful guys, that snake [could] be dangerous for kids.”

Numerous people in the comments under the post have suggested that the snake is a Mexican black kingsnake, a thankfully non-venomous species which is not inherently aggressive toward humans.

Described as being ‘generally docile and curious’ the Mexican black kingsnake make popular, manageable pets, with the website Pets4Homes describing them as ‘excellent pets due to their manageable size, calm nature, and adaptability.’

“They are suitable for beginners and intermediate reptile keepers as they generally have a gentle temperament and are relatively easy to care for,” the website says. “Kingsnakes are typically docile and calm, making them popular pets.

“Although some recently wild-caught or stressed individuals may show aggression or defensive behaviour, captive-bred kingsnakes are generally non-aggressive and tolerate handling well when treated gently.”