Rogue snake causes chaos in Melbourne

A snake has been found in Melbourne's CBD. Photo / City of Melbourne

A major Melbourne intersection had to be sectioned off after a snake was found near Southern Cross Station.

The reptile was found near the corner of Collins and Spencer streets, close to Southern Cross Station, news.com.au reports.

Yup. A TIGER SNAKE. Corner Collins & Spencer Streets. Now. Snake-catcher on the way. 🙀 pic.twitter.com/MH1ho6bNse

— Jane Holmes (@Missjaneradio) February 22, 2018

There's a tiger snake in the CBD! Police guarding till handlers arrive, traffic as usual on Spencer St X Colins pic.twitter.com/obR0T2ciMn

— Amber Schultz (@AmberMaySchultz) February 22, 2018

Police have formed a cordon around the creature as they await a snake catcher, with the unusual sight drawing a large crowd which has spilt onto Spencer St.

One southbound lane of Spencer St had to be closed.

City of Melbourne posted a photo of the snake on Twitter and urged people to avoid the area.

"We're currently trying to remove a snake who seems to be a little lost," the council wrote.

Metro Trains also urged passengers travelling to or from Southern Cross station to take extra precaution.

Please avoid the corner of Collins & Spencer streets. We’re currently trying to remove a snake who seems to be a little lost. pic.twitter.com/ujN3IU52uw

— City of Melbourne (@cityofmelbourne) February 22, 2018