Federal agents in Texas recently discovered some unusual cargo inside a Toyota truck at the southern border, finding more than 160 species of reptiles, spiders and centipedes hidden in the vehicle.

On Oct. 22, border patrol agents at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Texas inspected a silver Toyota truck that was en route to Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement . The search led to the discovery of 163 various species of reptiles, spiders and centipedes concealed inside the vehicle.

More than a dozen types of pythons and over 30 other snakes, including a ghost Aztec jungle boa, were found packed in the truck. Officers also discovered a variety of other creatures, including tarantulas, salamanders, frogs and bearded dragons.

Officers seized the vehicle, and

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