Police said they were called to a quiet neighbourhood in Darmstadt, Germany, following reports of disturbance in the street between two men. (Picture: Getty)

A man who was stopped by police during a drunken argument with another man was found with a 14-inch snake in his trousers.

Police said they were called to a quiet neighbourhood in Darmstadt, Germany, following reports of disturbance in the street between two men.

When they searched them, officers noticed ‘a significant bulge’ in one of their trousers.

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The man in question, 19, then told officers he had a snake in his pants and pulled out a 14-inch (36cm) royal python. (Picture: Getty)

The man in question, 19, then told officers he had a snake in his pants and pulled out a 14-inch (36cm) royal python.

He was taken to a police cell to sober up and the snake was put in a box.



Officers said they are now looking for the reptile’s owner and are examining whether the man may have violated animal welfare laws.

According to a police report, the snake may belong to one of the 19-year-old’s family members.

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