65-year - old David Atherton awoke to discover the black and white reptile . He hid it inside a plastic plastic recycling bin while waiting for the train . His mother is so scared of snakes she had ' heart problems ' when she heard . Fear of snakes is common in April when weather is warmer , she says .
65-year-old David Atherton shocked to discover the black and white reptile . He placed it inside a plastic food recycling box while waiting for the police . His sister is so scared of snakes she had 'heart problems ' when she heard . Influx of snakes is common in April when weather is warmer , RSPCA says .