However, the ministry said on Wednesday that since then, “no physical evidence, including a snake, shed skin, tracks or scent, was identified”. “The reported sighting was considered credible and warranted a comprehensive response. The search operation included the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, the Bermuda Police Service and specialist wildlife teams. A ministry spokeswoman said that, despite the efforts, no evidence was found to support the presence of a rattlesnake in the reported area. Residents in the area of the reported sighting had been advised to avoid entering dense vegetation or reaching into areas where visibility was limited.