A Texas Game Warden recently made a shocking discovery—over 30 venomous snakes and illegal drugs inside an apartment. Even worse, the apartment was located just a short distance from a middle school.
Texas Game Warden Discovers Dangerous Snakes
According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the bust happened in Milam County. A local landlord tipped off authorities, saying he was worried about a tenant who might be hiding something dangerous.
It turned out that the tenant had a history with the law. Officers from multiple counties came together to investigate, and when they questioned the man, he eventually admitted he had multiple snakes inside his apartment.
Illegal Drugs Found in the Apartment
When authorities entered, they immediately saw what looked like meth and drug paraphernalia sitting out in the open. The problem? The apartment was less than 1,000 feet from a middle school, which meant the crime fell under a “drug-free zone.” This made the drug charges even more serious.
After addressing the drugs, officers asked about the snakes. That’s when the tenant admitted he was keeping a variety of venomous and non-venomous snakes—including a monocled cobra, a green bush viper, rat snakes, bull snakes, and at least 25 rattlesnakes.
Illegal Snake Possession Charges
In Texas, owning non-indigenous venomous snakes requires special permits, and the man had none. Along with drug-related charges, he now faces multiple wildlife violations, including:
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Failing to have a valid hunting license
- Not having a non-indigenous snake permit
Despite his honesty about the snakes, his legal troubles are far from over. Authorities removed the animals, and the man was taken into custody, facing multiple charges for his dangerous collection.
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