Couple discover 5ft snake wrapped around their dog’s leg in back seat of their car while driving along the M5
The family fled from the car in terror after a child spotted the orange and white reptile
A FAMILY were left horrified after they discovered a 5ft-long SNAKE slithering through their brand new car as they travelled down the M5.
The family, travelling from a car dealership in Sheffield back to Bristol, fled the vehicle in terror after a child spotted the orange and white reptile wrapped around the dog's leg.
Unsurprisingly, police were shocked when they attended what they thought was a routine vehicle breakdown on the hard shoulder of the M5 in Worcestershire.
Experts identified the stowaway as a harmless corn snake - but couldn't capture it as it had disappeared into the "car's structure".
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Officers from the Central Motorway Police Group revealed the family opted to continue their journey - instead of dismantling the vehicle to carry on with their journey.
They tweeted: "Most bizarre job for a long time.
"Officers attended a breakdown on the M5 in Worcs but it wasn't a breakdown.
"Occupants had found a SNAKE!!...Aaaargh.. we were as surprised as the family (and pet dog!!)
"I suppose, 'mummy, there's a snake in the car' is a bit more exciting than 'are we there yet?'
Later on, they added: "Final update on the snake. The couple who found the snake in their car (and dog) are happy to continue their journey as the snake is confirmed as not being dangerous.
"Appears it has disappeared into the car's structure and will need to be taken apart to get it out."
According to , is has since been revealed the previous owner of the Nissan Navara vehicle, 42-year-old Fiona Wellington, had lost her snake shortly before selling the car.
The snake, said to be called Keith, is still on the loose.
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