One snake catcher told the New York Times that his winter break has grown shorter and that he now sometimes gets as many as 35 calls a day. And while Australia is only seeing about two fatal snake bites a year and snakes are legally protected, people are still scared. The New York Times has reported that many of the older citizens still think, quote, the only good snake is a dead snake. End quote. For urban legends and stranger truths, I'm Bob Dennis