Egyptian cobras are commonly found across North Africa . A reptile pet owner smuggled an Egyptian snake in his carry - on for an Iran Air flight . The snake 's escape forced an emergency landing , where it was removed . The snake bit its owner , but the owner refused medical attention , saying it was superficial .
A reptile pet owner smuggled an Egyptian snake in his carry - on for an Iran Air flight . The snake 's escape forced an emergency landing , where it was removed . The snake bit its owner , but the owner refused medical attention , saying it was superficial .