More snakes on a plane

[Just Jack]

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/snake-grounds-jet-370-passengers-sydney-20339213

 

A tiny exotic snake was found on a Qantas Boeing 747 airliner, leading to 370 passengers being grounded in Sydney overnight, the airline said Monday. Staff found the 20-centimeter (8-inch) Mandarin Rat Snake in the passenger cabin near the door late Sunday before passengers were due to board the flight bound for Tokyo from Sydney International Airport, Qantas said in a statement. Australia's flagship airline said passengers were given hotel rooms overnight and left Sydney on a replacement plane Monday morning. Qantas said the original jet would be fumigated before returning to service in case there were other snakes on board.

[bowery4]

We get small King Cobras around my house, I have seen about 5 now, two out side peoples down the streets houses and one inside my next door neighbors kitchen, all have been around 2 feet longish. I just relocate them if I am the one called upon do something about them, (sweep them in a box, with a towel and let them out in a field down the street, I have done that with 3 of them to date, just saw the other 2 in the grass). Even the little ones are pretty lethal though, have to be careful they can shoot venom at you. We also have a large dog sized mentor lizard that lives in a field up the street a bit. I am glad it doesn't come down to visit.

Edited September 24, 2013 by bowery4

[DC Tom]

We get small King Cobras around my house, I have seen about 5 now, two out side peoples down the streets houses and one inside my next door neighbors kitchen, all have been around 2 feet longish. I just relocate them if I am the one called upon do something about them, (sweep them in a box, with a towel and let them out in a field down the street, I have done that with 3 of them to date, just saw the other 2 in the grass). Even the little ones are pretty lethal though, have to be careful they can shoot venom at you. We also have a large dog sized mentor lizard that lives in a field up the street a bit. I am glad it doesn't come down to visit.

 

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