A 49-year-old man was found dead in his home in Charles County, Maryland, where he lived with at least 124 snakes of various species, including venomous ones.
According to the Independent, the man - whose identity was not disclosed - kept the reptiles in terrariums on metal shelves.
Snakes found, some of which are illegal in Maryland, include pythons, rattlesnakes, cobras, and black mambas.
Police have launched an investigation into the man's death, but do not believe it is a murder.
