Snake inside pump surprises customer getting gas
GARDNER, Kan. - We have all been warned to check for signs of skimmer devices at gas station pumps, but a Kansas woman was faced with a 'threat' of a different kind at the pump this week.
Holly Malkames was pumping gas when she saw something out of place in the digital screen on pump 6 at her local gas station.
The body of a snake slithered in between the glass and a screen that read "Thank you for shopping with us today. "
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In a Facebook post, Malkames said, "Went to get gas and there was a snake INSIDE the pump! At one point it even dropped its head down where I could see it!"
At first glance, the snake appears quite large. However, gas station attendants who opened the pump and retrieve the serpent provided Malkames with a photo showing it was quite small.
The snake appeared unharmed.
This story was reported from Tampa, Florida.