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Two Pythons Escape from Apartment in Kawasaki, Japan

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Two pythons, each about two meters long, have escaped from an apartment in Kawasaki, Japan.

The incident happened in Tama Ward, an area of Kawasaki city.

The snakes are thought to have escaped through a balcony while their owner was sleeping.

A python is a large, non-poisonous snake often kept as an unusual pet.

It is not clear exactly when the snakes got out of the apartment.

Local authorities have been alerted about the missing snakes.

Police and city officials are now searching the area to find them.

They want to catch the pythons before they can hurt anyone.

Residents living near the apartment have been warned to stay alert.

People are asked to report any sightings of the snakes immediately.

Officials say the pythons are not usually dangerous to humans.

However, escaped animals can still cause panic among local residents.

Some neighbours say they are worried about the snakes hiding nearby.

Keeping large snakes as pets is legal in Japan, but owners must follow safety regulations.

It is unclear if the snake owner followed all required safety rules.

The case has drawn attention to how exotic pets are kept in cities.

Authorities have not yet said whether they have found the snakes.

The search is expected to continue until both pythons are located.

Vocabulary10 words

python
a large snake, often kept as a pet
balcony
a small outdoor area on a building
pet
an animal kept at home
searching
looking carefully for something
alert
watchful; ready for danger
panic
sudden strong fear
regulations
official rules
resident
a person living in a place
incident
something that happens, often bad
exotic
unusual; from far away

Quiz

1. How long is each python said to be?
2. Where did the pythons likely escape from?
3. Are pythons generally considered dangerous to humans, according to officials?

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Two _____, each about two meters long, have escaped from an apartment in Kawasaki, Japan.

The incident happened in Tama Ward, an area of Kawasaki city.

The snakes are thought to have escaped through a _____ while their owner was sleeping.

A python is a large, non-poisonous snake often kept as an unusual _____.

Police and city officials are now _____ the area to find them.

Residents living near the apartment have been warned to stay _____.

Officials say the pythons are not usually dangerous to _____.

However, escaped animals can still cause _____ among local residents.

Keeping large snakes as pets is legal in Japan, but owners must follow safety _____.

The search is expected to continue until both pythons are located.

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