Email from my uni

This is not a joke, this was actually sent to my student email account from the university.
And the best part is...its true!

Hello everyone,

The weather is warming up and there already have been reports of snakes around campus and snakes will become even more active in the coming warmer months.

Students and staff are advised not attempt to handle or capture any snakes that they may see around campus, the best procedure is as follows;

* leave the snake alone and move away slowly while facing the snake at all times. Snakes are attracted to movement so do not panic and do not make any sudden moves, move slowly and back away.
* secure the area as best as possible by staying close by (not too close) and warn people away from the area.
* arrange for Security to be contacted, they will then contact a wildlife expert for the removal of the snake.

If possible, and only if it is safe, please try to remember the head shape of the snake [round or pointy] and its colour, this information often helps experts to determine if the snake is venomous or not (this helps but is not always the case however).