Trouser Snake [SFW]

Blame the shifting bulge in this teen's pants on a slithering serpent.

A thief trying to swipe a baby Brazilian rainbow boa from an Orland Park pet store shoved the tiny snake in his trousers before leaving Chicago Reptile House, according to authorities.

At about 2 p.m. on July 25, Devon Wennlund, 18, of Downers Grove, took the month-old snake from its tank. An observant customer saw Wennlund put the animal in his pants pocket.

The snake, about 12 inches long, was being sold for $165.

"It's just a little thicker than a pencil," store owner Brian Potter said.

After Wennlund slithered out of the Humphrey Drive store, Potter gave chase. He caught the would-be snake stealer sitting in his car.

"The snake was crawling out of his pocket," Potter said. "He gave me an 'Oh, I'm an idiot' apology."
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