Royal Python Escapes Again | France News

France News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

A royal python named Cléopâtre has escaped again—this time from her owner’s apartment in Saintes, France—prompting a full-scale search with police and exotic pet specialists on the case. At nearly a metre long, she’s not dangerous, but her second escape in less than a year has left her owner stressed and authorities scrambling. Thermal cameras may be deployed to find her, possibly still hiding inside the apartment. Residents are urged to report sightings to emergency services, not to attempt capture themselves. Known for curling into a ball when scared, these popular, non-venomous pets are…