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Snake Man of Appalachia Video
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Verlin comes from a long line of serpent handlers. It's been his family's religion for generations. But today, it's against the law to take serpents across the state line without a permit.
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The Snake Man of Appalachia, Verlin, was arrested once for his snakes and had to pay a hefty fine. He's been struggling ever since to get back on his feet financially.
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An officer shows up to make a surprise inspection of Verlin's snake house. Verlin was taken to jail several years ago for having snakes without a permit, so tensions are high.
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The Snake Man takes his family on a picnic... to a strip mine! Imagine a picnic with no trees and no grass, only rocks and dirts. Verlin has a reason for taking him there though.
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The Snake Man of Appalachia takes his wife, Reva, out to catch rattlesnakes in the woods of West Virginia. Can she overcome her fear and help Verlin catch giant rattlers?
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From two-headed snakes to hypnotizing king cobra battles, from rare sea serpents to golf ball-swallowing snakes, check out our collection of more than 30 incredible snake videos.
Snake Man of Appalachia
Follow the lives of an extraordinary Appalachian family with deep roots in the serpent-handling tradition. Verlin Short keeps more than 40 deadly rattlesnakes and copperheads for use in religious services. It's a lifestyle not without its sacrifices, for both Verlin and his family.
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