Man with venomous snakes and lizards stopped at German airport
A man has been stopped at Cologne Bonn Airport in Germany after trying to smuggle in more than 90 lizards and venomous snakes.
TL;DR
- A 45-year-old Mexican man was stopped at Cologne Bonn Airport for attempting to smuggle over 90 lizards and venomous snakes.
- The animals, including vipers and rattlesnakes, were discovered hidden in shampoo bottles, containers, and socks.
- The man tested positive for cocaine, and some of the reptiles were found to be in inhumane conditions, with others having died during the journey.
- He stated he was bringing the animals as a favor for a Brazilian acquaintance.
- He was denied entry to Germany and flown back to Istanbul, while the surviving animals are being cared for at a snake farm.