Wevelgem Since a few weeks there is a spirit among the residents of the Residence, The Generous in the Kerkstraat in Wevelgem. The occasion is the presence of 29 snakes on the fourth floor where Nick Cloet lives. The neighbors are not about to speak. “If he is still such an animal lover he must be, but goldfish love.”
The retired Eric Opsomer (69) of the first floor appeals to us in the entrance of the Residence, The Generous, and points directly to the yellow sheet on the door. “Thanks to that piece of paper we are aware of the presence of the snakes in this building”, he sighs.
That yellow piece of paper is the meldingsakte that indicates that someone non-poisonous snakes. When there are more than 30 or when there is toxic instances, a class 2 environmental permit is required. The local residents are not reassured in, but they can’t start. the
“Ah no? I go my light to raise with the municipality,” says Eric. “I know other people that also plan. Surely not that we in advance did not know that the beasts find shelter here would get? Snakes don’t belong in a house. If he loves animals then he should opt for goldfish. That live in an aquarium,” says Eric earnestly.
