Reticulated python turned over to DENR Bicol
According to DENR Bicol, Rey Vincent A. Agustin from Barangay Arimbay brought the snake to the DENR Regional Office in Barangay Rawis, Legazpi City on July 3, 2025.
He said it was for the safety of both the animal and the community.
Personnel from DENR's Conservation and Development Division (CDD) and Enforcement Division (ED), led by Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Atty. Ronnel C. Sopsop, received the python.
After a quick health check, they released it within the Mount Mayon Natural Park.
The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) is classified as 'Other Threatened Species' under DENR Administrative Order No. 2019-09.
DENR said this means that while it is not yet considered vulnerable, it is at risk due to threats like over-collection.
All wildlife in the country are protected under Republic Act No. 9147 or the 'Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act.'
DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director Francisco E. Milla Jr. encouraged the public to help protect native wildlife.
'I-report po natin agad sa DENR kung may makita tayong wildlife, buhay man o sugatan. Sama-sama tayong magbantay para sa ating kalikasan,' Milla announced.
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