An Irish couple were returning home from holidays in Africa where they had done a few Safari's, and decided to each bring back a rare African animal as a souvenir of their trip.

Mick was carrying back a rare African snake, and Mary had a rare African skunk.

As their aircraft was approaching Dublin Airport, the cabin manager announces on the intercom:

"Ladies and gentlemen, as we are now approaching Dublin Airport, please ensure that your tray tops are folded, your seatbacks are in the upright position, and your seat-belts are securely fastened. If you have been in contact with any foreign plants or animals, please report to the Deptartment of Agriculture desk in the arrivals hall"

Well poor Mick and Mary went into a mad panic altogether, thinking that their rare souvenirs would be confiscated, when suddenly, Mick had a brilliant idea.

"Mary" he says. "I'm going to put the snake around my waist and pretend that it's a rare African ornamental belt if I'm stopped".

"That's fine for you" says Mary. "But what am I going to do with this skunk?"

"Sure, why don't you shove it down the front of your knickers" says Paddy.

Mary responds "But what about the smell?"

"Feck it" says Mick "If he dies, he dies".