Harrod's Hires Snake to Protect Ritzy Shoes
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:42 am
Harrods hires snake to guard sandals
Harrods hired a live Egyptian cobra snake to guard a pair of £60,000 jewel-encrusted designer sandals.
The highly aggressive and deadly snake, called Cedric, was hired to guard a pair of Rene Caovilla sandals encrusted with rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Security experts were divided on how effective the cobra would be as a deterrent to thieves - but it made an ideal photo opportunity for the flagship store in London's Knightsbridge.
A spokeswoman for Harrods admitted that the cobra had been hired strictly for the launch of the shoe collection.
"The snake has now been returned to its owner," she said.
Harrods hired a live Egyptian cobra snake to guard a pair of £60,000 jewel-encrusted designer sandals.
The highly aggressive and deadly snake, called Cedric, was hired to guard a pair of Rene Caovilla sandals encrusted with rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Security experts were divided on how effective the cobra would be as a deterrent to thieves - but it made an ideal photo opportunity for the flagship store in London's Knightsbridge.
A spokeswoman for Harrods admitted that the cobra had been hired strictly for the launch of the shoe collection.
"The snake has now been returned to its owner," she said.