A California man accused of smuggling thousands of reptiles from Mexico into the US over the the span of six years was charged in the case Thursday — about a month after he was arrested at the southern border with some of the creepy crawlers hidden in his pants. Jose Manuel Perez, 30, was busted by border patrol agents on Feb. 25 as he tried to cross the San Ysidro Port of Entry in his car, U.S. Attorney officials said.The agents discovered about 60 bearded lizards, baby crocodiles and snakes hidden inside his jacket and pockets — and even on his groin area, according to prosecutors.
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