PEOPLE have been told not to panic about a snake on the loose in Bradford.

Seven-year-old Draco, a four foot corn snake, slithered away from City Farm in Girlington three weeks ago, but his great escape only became public knowledge on Wednesday when a video of him emerged.

Since then residents have shared their concerns with one, who would not be named, even saying she would keep children indoors and tape up the letterbox.

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The manager of City Farm, who is convinced the screen star snake is Draco, has moved to reassure people and said anyone who sees the reptile should call the farm, in Walker Drive, immediately.

Katie Corfield added: "When the colder weather comes, he will go back into the animal house where it is warmer.

"I would say to anyone, don't panic. He is not going to climb into someone's house.

"Corn snakes are not dangerous. He is not going to travel too far."

The snake is not venomous, but his antics have nonetheless worried some.

Rozwina Yousaf and her daughter Useyra Khan, seven, of Walker Drive, Girlington are both scared of snakes.

She said: "My daughter has been terrified. We both won't be able to rest until the snake is found.

"It was very warm but I had to keep all of the windows and doors shut in my house in case it slithers in here."

She said everyone on the street was talking about the snake.

City Farm can be contacted on 01274 543500.