A giant 14ft snake that was discovered on a street in Greenock has died. The huge python, measuring at 4.26m, was found by a member of the public on Drumfrochar Road on Tuesday. The disturbing find was reported to police and the animal was taken to a local vet - but later died due to its exposure to freezing temperatures. Police Scotland have said the owner of the snake has been traced and inquiries are ongoing. Clinical Director Beverley Naismith of Abbey Veterinary Group, where the snake was being looked after, said the snake s death was caused by the freezing temperatures it was exposed to.