A large snake slithered onto the cricket grounds of a Lanka Premier League game in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Monday, bringing a temporary pause to the game as bemused players and spectators looked on.
The reptile, believed to be a non-venomous ptyas mucosa maximus or rat snake, interrupted a game between Galle Titans and the Dambulla Aura.
“Oh gosh look at that, one thing that frightens me, I just don’t want to be anywhere close,” a commentator was heard saying.
Wildlife officials were called upon to move the snake back to its natural habitat and play resumed after that.
The reptile, believed to be a non-venomous ptyas mucosa maximus or rat snake, interrupted a game between Galle Titans and the Dambulla Aura.
“Oh gosh look at that, one thing that frightens me, I just don’t want to be anywhere close,” a commentator was heard saying.
Wildlife officials were called upon to move the snake back to its natural habitat and play resumed after that.
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00:00 Oh gosh look at that. One thing that frightens me.
00:06 Cricket field, I think we've got to wait for him to just egg.
00:12 Looks a massive under. Who's the fourth umpire? He's a brave guy.
00:19 Looks like it's his pet. Got to the cricket and just let loose.
00:23 Who's kick back is it heading into?
00:26 Remember when we were playing here, the other ground.
00:30 The other ground, right? Big one like that as well.
00:33 That must be a first. This type of a hold up.
00:36 This is serious business.
00:38 Which kick back? It can go into any kick.