Working as a TSA officer, you see more than you ever thought possible. There are days when you shake your head in disbelief or amusement. Working at JFK airport, it was normal to see upwards of 2,000 people a day.

One particular day, I was working an early morning shift (4 a.m. start) when an Australian man was coming through my checkpoint with some animals. He had been on a few NYC talk shows to promote his animal conservatory and was going home. He had a few bearded dragons in cages with him and a kangaroo (yes, that's right, I said kangaroo). From kangaroos to a passenger trying to bring in propeller blades for a boat, I've seen it all .

While the kangaroo looked annoyed about going through security (completely understandable, it can be very nerve-wracking), I have a few tips that m

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