Flying with a pet can be a hassle, but flying with other exotic animals can be an even bigger headache. One Florida man tried to get around the problem by transporting some snakes—just without doing it in the safest way.
According to Transportation Security Administration officials, a traveler was stopped while going through security at Miami International Airport on April 26 after they made a strange discovery. Officials found a small bag containing three Palmetto corn snakes hidden in the passenger’s pants. The TSA posted photos of the small camo bag and packing materials on social media and reassured followers that the slithery animals were given to the proper authorities.
“Officers at [Miami International Airport] detected this bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s pants at a checkpoint,” the post read. “TSA called our [Customs and Border Protection] and Miami-Dade Police partners to assist, and the snakes were turned over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission .”