Thats sad that an ACO was scared to touch the Snake. I got pulled over earlier this year taking one of mine to the vet, and I got arrested for a warrent I shouldn't of had (all taken care of now) The arresting officer was scared to touch my car when I told him there was a snake in the car. But AC for that city picked it up and gave it back to me. This was in a city that keeping any exotics is illeagel. Yes snakes and lizards are illegal to own in League City, TX. But AC took it and I was able to get it back for no charge. She was housed properly. I did donate $20 since they didn't charge me.