Gardeners told they 'have to reconsider' using nets after shocking discovery

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A frustrated gardener has expressed his concerns over a troubling issue he believes is becoming more common amongst fellow green-fingered enthusiasts . ‌

Posting on Reddit, he uploaded video footage showing a snake desperately trying to free itself from netting that surrounded his flower beds. "Came home to a gardner snake entangled in our raised garden bed bird netting," the gardener wrote in his post. ‌

He explained the reptile's situation: "He clearly tried to death-roll his way out. We will have to reconsider our bird defence ." The creature was identified as a gopher snake, which although not indigenous to the UK, can be purchased from various reptile retailers and breeders across the country, reports the Express . ‌

Fortunately, the gardener's