The man said he wanted his pet to get some "fresh air".

Police in Bitburg were alerted to a man walking around the streets on Sunday with a snake wrapped around his neck.

Officers were quick to sssspot the pair but it became clear the reptile was a harmless white-yellow python, which is not poisonous (however can still use its muscles to strangle - yikes).

According to Der Spiegel, police said the snake can be kept without a special permit.

The man told police he just wanted to give his pet some fresh air.

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