Cricketer Ollie Pope and his pup. Visiting exotic reptiles... in Kilkenny!

Animal experts who rescued four exotic snakes have said the reptiles are now "nice and comfy" in their heated enclosures. The reticulated pythons, which are non-venomous and can grow up to 18ft-long, ...

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