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The Five Weirdest Things Plumbers Have Found in Pipes

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Many times homeowners and city residents fail to realize what’s invading their plumbing systems. Whether intentional or due to slippery fingers, some of the strangest items can end up in pipes, drains and sewers. Jailhouse Attire In a Toledo jail, a plumber was called out to unblock a defiant toilet clog after personnel were unsuccessful in their attempts. The professional determined the root of the problem to be a pair of pants belonging to the inmate who lived in the cell. The man, who would have been released four days later, was convicted of criminal mischief and sentenced to an additional 30 days. Boa Constrictor A Long Beach woman reported issues with her toilet to her apartment manager. Once he called a plumber, the two went to explore the issue only to find the tail of a boa constrictor in the tank. After escaping capture, the snake made its way into the main sewer line. The plumber then cut into the wall, severed the pipe and retrieved the 4-foot reptile before retur