The Tele reported this afternoon that it was one of two that had been discovered. It was found just off Drumfrochar Road, opposite the Broomhill Tavern pub. Another was reportedly spotted lying dead on the hillside at The Cut. Reports were then made of a third snake discovered on land behind the fire station in Gourock. Local police tonight say they have recovered one, approximately 14 long. It is alive and currently being examined and cared for at a local veterinary practice. Police said there had been a number of other similar reports relating to snakes being spotted in the local community.