Overview
- The Rosenheim district office confirmed the sighting Friday, calling the record unusual for Wasserburg.
- Observers documented the non-venomous snake, which can reach two meters and climb trees, during a nature survey in the city area near the Inn river.
- Officials are probing whether the animal reflects local establishment, immigration from known populations near Burghausen, or a release.
- Experts say warming trends could help the species spread, and county biologist Jonas Garschhammer said the find may point to habitat links along the river.
- Authorities urged residents to report any further sightings to support monitoring.