Snake Found in Taipei Metro Carriage, Owner Unaware of Pet's Escape Will Be Fined
A pet snake was found in a Taipei Metro train carriage, and its owner has been identified. The owner faces a total fine of NT$4,500 for violating the Mass Rapid Transit Act (bringing an animal without permission) and the Animal Protection Act (failure to provide protective measures). The snake is a non-venomous kingsnake.
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(Central News Agency Reporters Liu Chien-pang, Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, May 9 News) A snake appeared on a Taipei Metro train last night. The Taipei Metro removed the snake after being reported. Taipei Metro stated today that the owner has voluntarily contacted them and will be fined. The Animal Protection Office will also fine the owner. The owner faces a fine of NT$4,500 and will pick up the snake on the 11th.
Multiple passengers witnessed a snake on a Taipei Metro Bannan Line train last night. Taipei Metro stated that they had removed the snake and notified the Animal Protection Office. According to the Mass Rapid Transit Act, a fine of NT$1,500 will be imposed on the owner for bringing an animal into the station area or train without permission.
Taipei Metro responded in writing today that the owner of the case has voluntarily contacted them, and a fine will be imposed on the owner. Any incident involving a pet left on a train will be investigated to ascertain the circumstances and clarify its origin.
Taipei Metro stated that since 2016, there have been four incidents of passengers leaving pets on trains (two snakes, two mice). If the owner does not claim the pet, it will be handed over to the Animal Protection Office for handling.
Taipei Metro stated that for this case, the owner contacted customer service last night, mentioning that the pet snake was in a tote bag and did not realize it had escaped while on the train. Later, after seeing the incident widely discussed on social media, they realized the snake had escaped.
The Taipei City Animal Protection Office stated in writing that, after assessment, the snake is a pet "kingsnake," a non-venomous species. Since the snake was not placed in a protective cage with safety measures, the owner will be fined NT$3,000 for violating the Animal Protection Act.
The Animal Protection Office stated that the snake has been taken into custody and housed, and the owner has contacted them today to arrange pickup on the 11th, and penalties will be imposed according to the law.
The Animal Protection Office stated that in the past, they have received reports of people leaving pets in metro carriages, but they were always in cages. This is the first time an animal has escaped in a carriage and required rescue. (Editor: Long Po-an) 1150509
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(Central News Agency Reporters Liu Chien-pang, Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, May 9 News) A snake appeared on a Taipei Metro train last night. The Taipei Metro removed the snake after being reported. Taipei Metro stated today that the owner has voluntarily contacted them and will be fined. The Animal Protection Office will also fine the owner. The owner faces a fine of NT$4,500 and will pick up the snake on the 11th.
Multiple passengers witnessed a snake on a Taipei Metro Bannan Line train last night. Taipei Metro stated that they had removed the snake and notified the Animal Protection Office. According to the Mass Rapid Transit Act, a fine of NT$1,500 will be imposed on the owner for bringing an animal into the station area or train without permission.
Taipei Metro responded in writing today that the owner of the case has voluntarily contacted them, and a fine will be imposed on the owner. Any incident involving a pet left on a train will be investigated to ascertain the circumstances and clarify its origin.
Taipei Metro stated that since 2016, there have been four incidents of passengers leaving pets on trains (two snakes, two mice). If the owner does not claim the pet, it will be handed over to the Animal Protection Office for handling.
Taipei Metro stated that for this case, the owner contacted customer service last night, mentioning that the pet snake was in a tote bag and did not realize it had escaped while on the train. Later, after seeing the incident widely discussed on social media, they realized the snake had escaped.
The Taipei City Animal Protection Office stated in writing that, after assessment, the snake is a pet "kingsnake," a non-venomous species. Since the snake was not placed in a protective cage with safety measures, the owner will be fined NT$3,000 for violating the Animal Protection Act.
The Animal Protection Office stated that the snake has been taken into custody and housed, and the owner has contacted them today to arrange pickup on the 11th, and penalties will be imposed according to the law.
The Animal Protection Office stated that in the past, they have received reports of people leaving pets in metro carriages, but they were always in cages. This is the first time an animal has escaped in a carriage and required rescue. (Editor: Long Po-an) 1150509
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