The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was in for an enormous shock when brokers have been screening baggage on the Tampa International Airport in December. According to WFLA, brokers noticed a 4-foot-long boa constrictor whereas watching an x-ray machine.
SNAKES ON A PLANE? 🐍✈️ 4-foot ’emotional help’ boa constrictor present in baggage at Tampa International Airport https://t.co/N1IQfrTxfN pic.twitter.com/4sQGNQlfSU
— WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) January 8, 2023
TSA Agents Found The 4-Foot-Long Snake Curled Up Inside A Passenger’s Carry-On Bag
The four-foot-long boa constrictor was curled up inside a girl’s carry-on bag when it was noticed by brokers. According to the outlet, the passenger informed officers that the snake was her “emotional support pet.”
The brokers then checked with the girl’s airline, who knowledgeable them that the snake wouldn’t be allowed on the aircraft.
According to the outlet, TSA knowledgeable the general public that no airways allow snakes in carry-on baggage. However, just a few airways truly permit for the scaly creatures to be carried in checked baggage — if packaged appropriately.
TSA Shared A Hilarious Instagram Post Recapping The Bizzare Event
A hand must be given to the TSA’s official Instagram account. Earlier this week, the account shared a hilarious submit recapping the weird occasion for its 1.1 million followers.
There’s a hazard noodle in that bag…
Our officers at Tampa International Airport didn’t discover this hyssssssterical! Coiled up in a passenger’s carry-on was a 4’ boa constrictor! We actually don’t have any adder-ation for locating any pet going by an x-ray machine.
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Instagram customers instantly took to the submit’s remark part to share their astonished reactions.
Whoever runs this account deserves an Oscar
And individuals thought the film Snakes on a Plane was unrealistic…
Plot twist… the proprietor simply wished to avoid wasting on vet payments. ‘Can I have a printout of that X-ray?’
Okay we’re gonna want the AMA with the TSA agent who noticed this. Pls coordinate. 😂
Out of curiousity, what’s the subsequent protocol step right here? Do you web page the traveler over the airport comms and have them come again? Do they face any punishment like a nice for being this dumb? Do they should cancel their flight till they work this out? Same with the cat one too.
Is my emotional help alligator nonetheless good to go if I purchase him his personal seat? He is simply round 8 ft. I do know my seeing eye kangaroo has precipitated delays up to now.
According to Travel + Leisure, the 4-foot boa constrictor is called Bartholomew. Neither the snake nor its proprietor was allowed to board their flight.
Roommates, what are your ideas?