The snakes then escaped into the bushes in Jalan Besar Sungai Tua, Ulu Yam Bharu, Selangor, claimed the 48-year-old man.

The report, lodged at 11.46am on Thursday, left policemen at Ulu Yam Bharu police station puzzled.

Further investigations, revealed that it wasn’t a ‘snake’ but a horse which dented the car.

“The complainant, a man from Puchong, was not fluent in Malay, and said ‘ular’ (snake) instead of ‘kuda’ (horse), said Hulu Selangor police chief Supt R Supramaniam.

“Our investigations at the location found that his car had been damaged by a herd of horses which were crossing the road at about 10.45am.”

Supramaniam said one of the horses kicked the man’s Toyota Camry car, and dented the bonnet.

The driver lodged a report at Ulu Yam Bharu police station.

He said the Hulu Selangor District Council has also been informed of the incident for further action to be taken against the horses’ owner.