Snake on a plane: AirAsia jet forced to divert

An AirAsia jet was forced to divert and make an unscheduled landing after a snake was spotted slithering through the overhead lights

An AirAsia jet was forced to divert and make an unscheduled landing after a snake was spotted slithering through the overhead lights

An AirAsia passenger plane was forced to divert and make an unscheduled landing after a snake was spotted slithering through the overhead lights, the Malaysian budget carrier confirmed Monday.

After the captain found out about the snake, he took "appropriate action" and landed in the city of Kuching -- 900 kilometres (560 miles) west of Tawau -- so the plane could be fumigated, AirAsia said. 

Originally published as Snake on a plane: AirAsia jet forced to divert