Witnesses reported that Courtland Page Johnson, 30, of East Naples, was driving erratically and crashed his PT Cruiser into several barricades about 9 p.m. Tuesday. He got out of his car, wrestled with the snake and then drove off, reports said.

When authorities caught up with Johnson at his home, he told them he crashed into another car that had stopped short in front of him. After questioning, Johnson admitted he panicked when his snake bit him.

He had cuts and freshly dried blood on his body, but did not need medical attention, reports said.

Johnson was charged with leaving the scene of a crash.

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03/30/06 16:46 EST

So, it's like this, see I cannot afford the "Bling Bling" that all these other people wear, I'm not dumb, but I'd like to have some too; you know, so I could impress the girls. Think, Think, Think... Oh, yes... I have a pet snake, whoo hoo, now to just hang this cute creature around my neck and troll down the avenue in my car, looking for some females to impress... Uh Oh, what's this, ouch, ohhh, ouchhh... The little ungratful sleaseball is biting me, and after all I do for him... CRASH.. Oh No, now look at my car, oh no, I hit another car, I better try to sneak off and try to get away before I get caught...

He may not get a Darwin award, but surly he's worth an honorable mention... Bummer that he failed though...

Submitted on 03/31/2006

Submitted by: O.B. ROberts
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James said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
OB, I do like your write-up! It adds to what I previously tossed as a lackluster story, and is probably not too far off the mark! Nevertheless, I will remain neutral on this one, but hopefully more info will surface which will make this one a keeper!

Sheryl said:
Maybe Toss: Honorable Mention
I have to admit the write up at the end made me laugh. I'm not sure it's a true interpretation of the guy's thoughts but it's enough to take the story out of the "Definitely Toss" category.

Jorge said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention

Greg said:
Maybe Toss: Other
I like the story, but I'm not sure it's really a DA without more info. How did the snake come to be in the cabin? Did it escape? Etc. Thanks anyway.

Jack said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
The image of the driver getting out of the car after the accident and then wrestling with the snake before hopping back in and driving away is amusing enough to me to warrent a HM.

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