WATCH: A Queensland man has 'never been so happy' to be pulled over by police after discovering a scaly stowaway while driving. 🐍 Read more: Full story, 6.00pm on 9News
"Although the traffic officer had heard his fair share of excuses for speeding, he soon realised this was not just another colourful tale and promptly sought medical assistance," police said in a statement.
Paramedics attended the scene and it was determined that Jimmy had not actually been bitten by the snake but was certainly suffering shock from the ordeal.CAN YOU? In video released by Queensland Police, a visibly shaken Jimmy tries to explain what he thinks has happened to the officer.The officer then goes to inspect the ute tray with a torchlight and locates the now dead snake.
"It came right through the gear stick here, and it just came around, like up and around," Jimmy explained. While this was a particularly unique situation, snakes are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and people should not attempt to capture or injure wildlife in Queensland.
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