Man steals python, gives new meaning to the phrase 'trouser snake'

 By 
Kelly Diamond
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A man in Portland, Oregon just gave literal meaning to the phrase "trouser snake."

This reptile enthusiast was caught on a pet store's surveillance cameras as he casually looked at a $200 black pastel ball python like any other snake lover. The difference here is that, unlike most customers, this one decided to get to know the python better by stuffing it down the front of his pants.

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The thief quickly exited the store with one trouser snake pressed up against another.

Of the python pilferer, the pet store owner, Christin Bjugan, said, "he's lucky it wasn't feeding day."

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