Snake causes panic after entering police station in Siaya
Head herpetologist, Geofrey Maranga, handles an African puff adder during an extraction of it's venom to be used in research for the local production of antivenom at the Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre within the Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) in Nairobi on March 7, 2025. (Photo by Tony KARUMBA / AFP)
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According to a police incident report filed at Siaya Police Station, the reptile entered the office at around 8:00 a.m. while officers were on duty.
Two police constables spotted the snake as it emerged from a nearby bush and made its way inside, sparking alarm among officers and members of the public present.
The snake, described as unusually large, proved difficult to identify due to its distinctive skin pattern, which officers noted resembled jungle camouflage. The intrusion prompted an immediate response, with officers and residents working together to subdue the reptile. It was eventually killed at the scene.
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers in Siaya were later notified. They documented the incident and removed the carcass for examination and archival purposes.
Police confirmed that no injuries were reported, noting however that the occurrence underscores growing concerns over wildlife encroachment in areas close to human activity.
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