Drug-addicted python found during raid on crystal meth lab in Australia

Police who raided a crystal meth lab in Australia made a surprising discover when they found a drug-addicted python.

The six-foot snake had apparently absorbed drug fumes and particles through its skin.

The snake was checked in to a prison rehabilitation centre in Windsor, south of Sydney.

Seven months later, the “very aggressive” snake has returned to normal behaviour under the care of 14 prisoners selected to work in a wildlife care programme.

It is one of about 250 animals cared for at a minimum-security prison which houses kangaroos, wallabies, possums, wombats and native birds.

“He was totally on edge, jittery, slithering and wanting to strike,” snake handler Ian Mitchell said.