Wisconsin mechanic discovers one hose has opinions
What happened
A West Allis family inspecting a car engine spotted what first looked like a dirty hose. Then it turned and looked back. The object was a roughly four-foot boa constrictor wedged into the engine compartment.
Why it matters
Animal-control officials brought in a reptile rescue, whose founder eventually coaxed the snake out. The boa was placed on a stray hold while officials looked for an owner.
The Blappos angle
This is why the repair manual says “inspect belts and hoses” but never says “maintain eye contact with them.”
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