Man charged as search continues for pet pythons allegedly dumped in Sydney street

Snakes Bagel and Mango are used to a much warmer climate than found in Coogee and owner is scared for their safety'

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New South Wales police have charged a man after two pet pythons were allegedly dumped on to the street in Coogee, in Sydney's eastern suburbs last week.

The 2.5-metre snakes, named Bagel and Mango, have been missing since last Saturday, with the pet's owner posting on a Facebook group that they were dumped in an alleged fit of anger by her former partner during their break-up.

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