Shock and fear have gripped the residents of Dolphin Estate in Lagos State after a python was discovered and subsequently killed in the area.
The unsettling incident came to light through a post shared by a concerned resident on social media with the handle #Realolaudah. The community is now left with myriad questions and growing anxiety following this startling discovery.
In the social media post, the user wrote, “Since last night, when a python was killed in Dolphin Estate, there are so many questions begging for answers, anxieties, uneasiness, and fear amongst some residents. A snake this big!”
Residents of the estate have been left bewildered as they attempt to make sense of the situation. The property in question is occupied by a known individual who, though absent, has a driver staying in the Boys’ Quarters (BQ).
Intriguingly, the next-door neighbor in this residential area maintains several pet dogs. Over time, the owners of these dogs have observed an unusual pattern where newly born puppies would inexplicably disappear without any trace. For instance, out of a litter of eight puppies, only four would remain.
Behind this stretch of houses in the Dolphin Estate lies the SSS Quarters, which features extensive grounds, bushes, and a canal.
The python’s presence was initially detected when it descended into the BQ, which had a compromised ceiling. On entering, the snake promptly coiled up and raised its head, ready to strike.
The property owner was alerted to the situation and reached out to a friend residing in Parkview Estate who possessed a licensed shotgun. This individual promptly arrived from Parkview, took aim, and eliminated the snake.
Furthermore, it has been reported that a number of cats that previously roamed in the ceilings of these houses have mysteriously vanished.
The prevailing belief among residents is that the python had been venturing into the area to hunt cats and dog puppies for sustenance. This wasn’t an isolated occurrence, but it marked the python’s final expedition.
This incident serves as a stark reminder that the houses in the Estate have remained unoccupied for an extended period, and the surrounding compounds have become overgrown with shrubs, taking on a forest-like appearance. Such conditions provide ideal habitats for reptiles like the python. Residents are now called upon to take heed and be vigilant about their environment.