PERSONNEL of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) of Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte released a juvenile reticulated python back to its natural habitat in the province.
Roservirico Tan, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional information officer, said Wednesday, February 16, that the juvenile reticulated python was freed at the Jose Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape in Dapitan City.
Tan said the reptile was rescued by Angelo Mangao in his residence and coordinated with the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (Menro) of Sergio Osmeña for its proper turn-over to Cenro-Piñan.
Tan said the reptile has an approximate weight of one kilogram and length of two meters upon assessment of the personnel of Cenro-Piñan.
He said the juvenile reticulated Python was released back to its natural habitat after it was declared in good and healthy condition.
The reticulated python is the world's longest snake, and listed as least concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List because of its wide distribution. (SunStar Zamboanga)