See photos of a man coming with snakes for sunbathing in Scotland 

A guy who takes his snakes to sunbathe in his local garden in Scotland has sparked an online controversy regarding what animals are – and are not – acceptable in public areas.

The Friends of Barshaw Park group stated it had been reached by people who were anxious about someone taking up to 20 of the snakes to the Paisley Garden.

A controversy sparked as a man takes his snakes in a public park in Scotland: 

It urged anyone who saw the reptiles to call the cops. Far from being terrified, many residents have defended the snake owner – who seems to be a regular visitor.

They said he was indeed not harm and kept his serpents under control at all times and asked why the cops would need to get involved. Pictures of the man shared on social media show him happily posing with the snakes draped around his neck or standing near them as they slithered on the grass.

Also read: Mumbai news: Rickshaw driver to the rescue; saves burning woman

But the Friends group said in a post on its Facebook handle that it had been told by the regional council that “no-one has permission to bring snakes into Barshaw Park”. It continued: “The police request that if you see anyone in the park with snakes, please do not approach the person but call the police on 101 and they will attend”.

A woman who replied to the notice said she had met the man a couple of times with her children.

She continued: “Really nice guy, answered the 1,001 questions we had about snakes. The snakes were under control and enjoying a little sunbathe. “Can we show the same concern for people bringing their out-of-control dogs to the park?”

Another wrote the snake owner was “really nice and full of smiles” and that any problems about him were “OTT”.