Verlin gets a call from his lawyer: he needs to get down to the courthouse in a hurry. Nerves turn to elation when he realizes he's finally getting his snake license.
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Snake Man of Appalachia: Verlin Turns His Life Around
Verlin gets a call from his lawyer: he needs to get down to the courthouse in a hurry. Nerves turn to elation when he realizes he's finally getting his snake license.
Added: Dec 22, 2011
Views: 3858 Views
Runtime: 02:52
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