850 Snakes Found in Shirley Home

850 snakes found in NY
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About 850 snakes were found inside the home of an animal control officer in Shirley, New York on Thursday, September 19, 2013.

Authorities say that along with the 850 snakes found in two garage of Richard Parinello were two 6-foot Burmese pythons.

The 44-year-old Brookhaven Town employee is being accused of selling the snakes.

Keeping Burmese pythons is illegal in the state of New York.

According to Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, "There is a reason why Burmese pythons are illegal."

Last month, two young boys, Noah and Connor Barthe, in New Brunswick, Canada were reportedly fell victim by an African rock python.