Small Snake Found on Plane Forces Flight Cancellation in Southwestern Japan

TOKYO — A small snake found on board an aircraft led to the cancellation of a flight in southwestern Japan on Monday, and according to the airline involved, the creature turned out to be a non-venomous Japanese snake species.

According to the airline, the snake was discovered on the plane before departure, leading the flight to be canceled as a safety precaution. The carrier later identified the animal as a Japanese snake, a species that poses no danger to humans.

The incident caused no injuries, and there is no detailed information yet on how the snake managed to get onto the aircraft.