Pedicab driver arrested after being found passed out with snake wrapped around his neck

A pedicab driver was discovered in downtown San Diego early on Tuesday morning passed out with a live snake wrapped around his neck.



According to San Diego police, the man was discovered by a group of friends at about 2am slumped over in the cab in the centre of the road in the Gaslamp District. As they approached him, he tried to cycle away backwards.

The witnesses contacted police, who arrived and determined the man was wearing a GPS bracelet on his ankle and appeared under the influence of drugs. Travis Elsner-Young, 27, was arrested, accused of riding a bicycle under the influence.



SDPD contacted San Diego County Animal Services who said the 18-inch snake was not in good condition. The snake, a ball python was taken to an emergency veterinarian to be treated for starvation, dehydration and anemia, Animal Services says. The reptile will stay in the hospital until further notice.