Pep Ramis has become accustomed to encountering snakes in the countryside surrounding his house, which is located near the Can Frigoles industrial estate. His neighbour was surprised last week when he found a snake measuring approximately one-and-a-half metres in length.
As Ramis explained to the Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera, this invasive species is very common in this area of the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. He says that local residents even have a «competition» to see who can find the most of these reptiles.
The man, who recently went to Can Tomeu to collect more traps to hunt ophidians, frequently cleans his land and tries to pay special attention to this type of reptile, as he has even come across some of them in the rubbish bins.
Ramis says that he has traps to catch any snakes that wander around his house and that he follows all the necessary protocols. He only kills a snake if it is absolutely necessary, delivering a «sharp blow».
This resident of Can Frigoles regrets everything that is happening due to the presence of this invasive species on the island of Ibiza. In his neighbourhood, for example, there are hardly any sargantanes any more. The snakes have now taken over the dry stone walls that abound in the area and have become a perfect refuge for them.