In a bizarre turn of events, a two-foot python was found slithering around a store in New York City’s prestigious Diamond District. The reptile, nicknamed “Sir Hiss,” was discovered inside Fantasy Diamonds, located at the corner of West 47th Street and Sixth Avenue, just steps away from the bustling Rockefeller Center subway station.
This unusual sighting comes just two days after another snake was spotted on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The 5-foot-long snake was seen trying to enter an apartment on West 87th Street near Columbus Avenue, causing quite a stir in the neighborhood.
Authorities quickly responded to both incidents, removing the snakes and transferring them to the city’s Animal Care Center. The origins of these serpents and how they ended up in the heart of the city remain a mystery, with investigations still ongoing.
The Diamond District store worker declined to comment on the peculiar discovery, leaving many questions unanswered. This sighting adds to the recent trend of snake encounters in the city, including a New Yorker crashing a U-Haul van after finding a live 3.5-foot white snake under the seat while transporting furniture with a roommate.
As New Yorkers remain on edge from these unexpected encounters, residents are urged to stay vigilant and report any unusual sightings to authorities. The city continues to grapple with the mystery of these slithering visitors, raising concerns about wildlife control and public safety in urban environments.
