TSA pleads with travelers not to hide these live animals in electronics

NewsTSA issued a social media post pleading with passengers not to hide snakes in electronics after officers found a snake in a computer during a security screening.APBy Katherine Rodriguez | NJ.comThe Transportation Security Administration is urging you not to bring your snakes on a plane.In a recent social media post from the agency, the TSA listed items that should and should not be packed in carry-ons.The post listed items the agency said don’t belong, including “a laptop with a knife hidden inside it” and “a computer hard drive with a snake hidden inside it.”“Please, no more snakes,” the TSA wrote on Facebook.Here’s why this matters to travelers.Why does this TSA warning about snakes and laptops matter to travelers?As silly as the TSA’s post may sound, live animals such as snakes and reptiles are subject to airline policies and TSA regulations for passing through security checkpoints.TSA also forbids concealing live animals inside electronic compartments, as the animals could be injured in a cramped space, according to The Cool Down.If an animal escapes, it could also pose safety risks to passengers in airport terminals or airplane cabins.Major cruise line announces new Caribbean beach portOver 1,579 flights delayed, 128 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptionsAllegiant Airlines adds new in-flight perks to its cabin experienceOver 1,218 flights delayed, 50 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptionsOver 1,350 flights delayed, 181 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptionsKatherine Rodriguez covers national trending news for the consumer life, finance and money team. For 5+ years now, Katherine has covered trending topics such as travel advisories, TSA-related news, recalls, the...