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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Lucy Thackray

Woman claims boa constrictor in luggage is ‘emotional support snake’

TSA/Instagram

A woman in Tampa, Florida was barred from flying after she claimed a four-foot boa constrictor in her luggage was an “emotional support” snake.

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shared X-ray images of the passenger’s luggage, which was processed at Tampa International Airport, on Instagram, writing: “There’s a danger noodle in that bag…”

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