Unaware shoppers could be seen climbing over the reptile and walking beside it as it repeatedly lashed out in fear.

A snake has been spotted on the loose in Glasgow city centre, snapping at people as they walk past. Believed to be a corn snake, the reptile was seen visibly distressed on Argyle Street on Wednesday.

In many animals, skin coloration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red, yellow, or pink blotches, and their ...