SINGAPORE: The National Parks Board ( NParks ) has fined a man who was allegedly seen savagely committing an act in April.
Ryan Lee, the director of the NParks group for wildlife management, responded to a CNA question on Thursday ( Nov. 9 ) by saying that” The National Parks Board looked into the case involving the man killing the python at Boon Lay Place in April 2023 and imposed an composition fine of S$ 1, 000 ( US$ 737 ).”
The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES ) posted photos of a group of men killing and attacking snakes at Boon Lay Place Market on social media on April 18.
The guys are seen using crates and pails to strike the reticulated python outside the business in the video. Additionally, they can be seen kicking the turtle and dragging it along by its neck.
One of the men kills the python by using a hatchet to snip off its head after bringing it into the market.
Throughout the film, which ACRES claimed was a screen capture sent by an alarmed community member, the men may be heard laughing.
According to Mr. Lee, people who come across reptiles in public areas and need help should contact the Animal Answer Center’s 24-hour hotline at 1800 476 1600.
They should keep a safe distance from ( the snake ), maintain composure, and keep back, giving it room to flee. Do not view or try to handle the snake, he advised.
For their health, any dogs should also be kept on a rope.
Mr. Lee continued by saying that reptiles are typically quiet animals that tend to slip away from people.
If they feel threatened or trapped and need to be left alone, they perhaps attempt to defend themselves, he said.
The NParks webpage has more details on Singapore’s snake population.
First-time criminals caught killing animals without the NParks director-general’s consent are subject to a fine of up to S$ 10,000, six months in prison, or both under the Wildlife Act.  ,