article_snippet: Officers believe Officers will be offered for sale to people who are experienced in the handling of snakes locally or via the internet, and that Snakes are unlikely to come into contact with the general public.
article_snippet: Detective Constable Neil Henry, from St Helens CID, said: 'This is a large collection of snakes that the victim had been gathering for a while. '
article_snippet: The snakes in particular the pregnant and young snakes, need specialist care and can grow to around 5ft in length. '
article_snippet: The snakes in particular the pregnant and young snakes, need specialist care and can grow to around 5ft in length. '
highlights_snippet: Snakes are non-venomous and do not pose a threat to local residents .
  
highlights_snippet: Police appealing for traders in exotic pets to look out for Snakes .