The unusual incident occurred a few days ago when users of the play area encountered the dark-colored reptile moving among the park's furniture and bushes. Videos of the encounter have quickly spread on social media.

Although the staircase snake is non-venomous and its bites do not pose a significant danger to humans, experts warn that it can become aggressive if cornered. Forest rangers have reminded the public that these animals are beneficial in their natural habitat, where they feed on rodents and even rabbits.

Some residents have linked the snake's appearance to a lack of park maintenance and a supposed increase in the rat population in public areas, according to recent neighborhood complaints.

In response to this situation, the mayor of Leganés, Miguel Ángel Recuenco, has announced that he will request the central Government to strengthen the composition of rodent control poisons to improve their effectiveness.