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Maryland man found dead amid collection of more than 125 snakes

Maryland man found dead amid collection of more than 125 snakes


Maryland man found dead amid collection of more than 125 snakes
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Deputies broke down the front door. They called animal control when they found snakes of varying species and sizes in rooms throughout the house.

There were so many, Harris said, that snake experts from Virginia and North Carolina were called in to help. Not all of the reptiles were immediately identified, she said.

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 7,000 and 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the US each year. The average number of fatalities is five.

The US is home to numerous species of venomous snakes, including rattlesnakes, copperheads, water moccasins and coral snakes. Most snake bites happen outdoors.

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