Authorities make disturbing discovery at US-Mexico border crossing: 'Has been on the rise'

Authorities make disturbing discovery at US-Mexico border crossing: 'Has been on the rise'

Border officials in South Texas made a shocking discovery that highlights the rise of exotic pet smuggling. What's happening? At the Anzaldúas International Bridge in Mission, Texas, agents stopped a silver pickup truck carrying 163 live reptiles and arthropods, including snakes, frogs, lizards, and tarantulas — all believed to be bound for the illegal exotic pet trade. According to the Austin American-Statesman, U.S. Customs and Border Protecti…