The TSA stopped a sequel in the making when it refused to allow a 4-foot boa constrictor onto a plane. The serpent, named Bartholomew, was allegedly an emotional support animal.
Bartholomew showed up at Tampa International Airport in a carry-on bag last month when his owner tried to put him through the x-ray machine. While service animals are allowed, the Department of Transportation says this refers to dogs trained to help a passenger with a disability. Pets can travel in the cargo hold under certain conditions.
Have more questions? "You can always mamba on over to our friends at AskTSA!" TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein posted on Instagram with a photo of Bartholomew. Here's the story as told by two different TV stations:
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