snakes

Not many people would enjoy sharing a relaxing day by the lake with a bunch of snakes. But if that's totally your jam, here's the five lakes around New York where you're most likely to run into them.

The world today with speedy transportation has become very small. Products and produce ship around the world from country to country and it's no wonder living things like poisonous snakes and spiders are found in boxes sent to big box and grocery stores.

Usually cucumbers don't mean danger, but if you have a home here in Upstate New York, it could equal danger. Here's a weird fact we found out.

Where will you find the most snakes in a New York State lake?

Not something you want to see everyday...

This species is not native to New York. Another case of someone dumping a pet snake that got too big?

There was even a 14-foot Burmese python.

No, we are not referring to a particular family member. I know it's tradition to get coal when you're naughty, but I think placing a venomous snake in the tree sends a clear message!

A Hamilton College Student recently found a 4-foot snake in her dorm room. What would you do if it happened to you?

WEST ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Police say they're searching for a man who was recorded on surveillance video pocketing a snake at a Long Island reptile store and walking away.