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Singapore’s Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) is appealing for information on a group of men filmed attacking and killing a snake at a market.
The animal welfare charity posted on social media a video it received at 11.25pm on Tuesday, which showed several men hitting a reticulated python outside Boon Lay Place Market using crates and pails.
They are also seen kicking the reptile and grabbing it by its tail to drag it along.
After bringing the python into the market, one of the men uses a cleaver to chop at its head, killing the creature.
The men can be heard laughing throughout the video, which ACRES said was a screen recording sent by a concerned member of the public.
ACRES is appealing for any eyewitnesses as well as information on the men in the video.

The animal group said it was “shocked and disturbed by the celebratory tone and all the cheering in inflicting suffering and death” on a protected species of snake native to Singapore.
It noted that there were no indications of anyone in the video calling relevant authorities like the National Parks Board (NParks) or ACRES for help.
“Such incidents involving killing or hurting snakes have been happening repeatedly, and we hope that this case will result in prosecuting the individuals involved, serving a severe deterrence for the future of our animals in the community,” said ACRES.
ACRES said it conducted investigations and interviews at Boon Lay Place Market on Wednesday morning, and has since submitted information to NParks for the agency to investigate.
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Responding to CNA’s queries, NParks said it is aware of the video and is investigating the matter.
Nparks said it is an offence under the Wildlife Act to “kill, trap, or take wildlife without the director general’s approval”. It added that offenders may be fined up to S$50,000 (US$37,469), jailed for up to two years, or both if the offence is committed in respect of a protected wildlife species.
However, there would be no offence if the wildlife is an exempted species, said NParks. These include mynahs, pigeons, crows or invertebrates. No offence is also committed if the killing or trapping of wildlife is for the protection of crops or property, as stated under the Wildlife Act, said NParks.
Under the Animals and Birds Act, first-time offenders caught causing cruelty to an animal can be fined up to S$15,000 (US$11,240), jailed up to 18 months, or both.
According to NParks, pythons play important ecological roles such as pest control and keeping a balanced ecosystem. They act as a vital biological control for local rodent populations and are vital components of the food web as predators of small animals and prey to larger mammals and birds.
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Snakes are generally shy creatures and will usually try to slither away from humans, said NParks, adding that they are generally not aggressive and will not attack unless they are disturbed or provoked.
“If members of the public encounter a snake in a public area, they should observe from a safe distance, stay calm and back away slowly, giving it space to retreat. Do not approach or attempt to handle the snake.”
If assistance is needed, members of the public can call NParks’ 24-hour Animal Response Centre at 1800 476 1600.
This article was first published on CNA


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Animal welfare charity ACRES has appealed for information on the suspects caught on camera cheering and attacking the protected species at a market
Singapore’s National Parks Board, which is investigating the incident, said the offenders may be fined up to US$37,400 or jailed for up to two years


Animal welfare charity ACRES has appealed for information on the suspects caught on camera cheering and attacking the protected species at a market.


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Singapore searches for men who hacked python to death with cleaver at market

Animal welfare charity ACRES has appealed for information on the suspects caught on camera cheering and attacking the protected species at a market Singapore’s National Parks Board, which is investigating the incident, said the offenders may be fined up to US$37,400 or jailed for up to two years

Animal welfare charity ACRES has appealed for information on the suspects caught on camera cheering and attacking the protected species at a market

Singapore’s National Parks Board, which is investigating the incident, said the offenders may be fined up to US$37,400 or jailed for up to two years