TWO new boa constrictors have been born at a family attraction near Plymouth, and are already helping make preparations for Halloween.

The snakes, born two weeks ago, took the opportunity of 3,000 pumpkins being prepared for halloween at Woodlands Leisure Park to bask in the sun.

"Its good for baby snakes to bask in the sunshine” said Head Keeper Elliot.

"Monty and Crusha the baby Boa Constrictors were having their dose of sun when they sneaked into pumpkins the Rangers were hollowing out for Halloween.

"The baby Boas are born live but I have separated them from Mum Whanita and Dad Bully Boy because they may fancy them as a snack.

"The baby snakes are only 2 weeks old and can already dislocate their jaws to swallow a mouse whole. They can eat 2 mice a week.  The males grow to 8ft and the females up to 13ft and can weigh over 100lbs. They live from 20 to 30 years."

The Rangers at Woodlands Family Theme Park are hollowing out 3000 pumpkins ready for the Halloween Spookytacular from October 26th to 31st, where Fiendish Workshops include free pumpkins and carving.

Visitors during the special Half Term Halloween week can ride the Ghastly Ghost Train, Ghoulish Tractor Rides and explore the Phantom Maze.

Monty and Crusha when they aren’t soaking up the sunshine are kept under a lamp for warmth. Whanita and Bully Boy can be seen in the Reptile House at the 90 Acre Park’s Zoo together with hundreds of birds, animals and insects.