Snake Slithers Into Reporter's Pants On Live TV

Roo · Aug 13th, 2008, 04:37 AM

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Snake Slithers Into Reporters Pants On Live TV

POSTED: 1:52 pm CDT August 8, 2008
UPDATED: 2:34 pm CDT August 8, 2008

DES MOINES, Iowa -- KCCI-TV Meteorologist Kurtis Gertz got quite a surprise during a live broadcast from the Iowa State Fair on Thursday when a snake slithered up his pants.

Gertz was on stage during the live broadcast and had the snake placed around his shoulders, but it didn't stay there.

Gertz asked if the snake had grown from last year. The trainer said that she grew 3 feet from last year.

First, the snake's head got inches from Gertz face and stuck out its tongue, giving him a kiss.

"Hey, that was a hot, wet kiss," Gertz said. "I got a hunch this is going to make YouTube."

As he continued to hold the giant Burmese python, people in the crowd started gasping and pointing. The snake's tail had slithered up Gertz pants and down the other leg.

"This is Dawn and she might have a crush on you," said Nick, the snake trainer.

"This is how it all comes to an end Steve, this is how it all comes to an end," Gertz said. "It's been a great 20 years in television, God bless."

Gertz took it in stride as the crowd watched.

"OK, let's go to stupid human tricks. Let's see you top this one," Gertz said.

The snake's trainer and co-anchor Steve Karlin helped unwind the snake and get Gertz free.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Aug 13th, 2008, 06:18 AM

twin53 · Aug 13th, 2008, 09:42 AM

OMG - beautiful snake but no way would i get that close to it. funny video

~Fabulousity~ · Aug 13th, 2008, 12:07 PM

Snakes creep me out!

Emotus · Aug 13th, 2008, 11:02 PM

Lol! No way would i be that close!

ShimmaPuff · Aug 14th, 2008, 09:46 AM

I just love those snakes! Such a beautiful color, and so friendly and playful! The Burmese python is the golden retriever of the snake community, kind of like the boa constrictor is the plump and elderly poodle.

Because poisonous snakes can, well, kill you, all snakes have gotten a bad rap, and unjustly so.

Learning to recognize at least the poisonous snakes that inhabit whatever part of the world you live in is just basic safety, but it can also be an empowering first step to overcoming Anti-Snakeism so that the next time you are introduced to a nice non-venomous snake from a good family you can go ahead and make friends with it without blaming it for tragic events that it had no part in, or deadly attacks that it does not even have the technical capability to launch, even if it wanted to, which it doesn't, although as we see in the video, it may want to crawl up your pants.

AudreyII · Aug 14th, 2008, 09:55 AM

I'm a firm Anti-Snakeist, even reading this thread title made me shudder, I can't possibly click the link to the video. Don't even know why I came in here, must be the masochist in me...

bagaholic85 · Aug 14th, 2008, 11:21 AM

^^ditto

nataliam1976 · Aug 14th, 2008, 03:45 PM

this is so cute, I love how smartly she wrapped around those pants...hot chick !

but does this presenter woman HAVE to laugh hysterically straight into the mic ?

Veelyn · Aug 14th, 2008, 05:10 PM

Ah. I am terrified of snakes!

That lady's laugh is SO annoying lol

TulsaMINI · Aug 16th, 2008, 12:51 PM

Is that a python in your pants or are you just glad to see me?

BagAngel · Aug 16th, 2008, 08:07 PM

LOL! Too funny!

Cindi · Aug 16th, 2008, 08:24 PM

That was hysterical. My x-bf had the same type of snake and I used to walk around with him over my shoulders all the time. He would wrap around one leg to hang on and he was the sweetest snake. He would even follow me if I walked in the grass. That attracted a LOT of attention. He was at least 8 feet long.

sweetdreamer16 · Aug 31st, 2008, 08:52 PM

ahhha poor snake!!

ayla · Aug 31st, 2008, 08:56 PM

OMG - wow ! Snakes only start to squeeze things when they feel like they can kill it, maybe the snake got all wrapped up cause she thought she could take the reporter !

Aug 13th, 2008, 04:37 AM	#1
Roo Up to the Minute Mod Location: Rue Roo	Snake Slithers Into Reporter's Pants On Live TV http://www.kcci.com/entertainment/17135200/detail.html KCCI.com Related To Story Video: RAW: Snake Slithers Into Reporters Pants On Live TV Snake Slithers Into Reporters Pants On Live TV POSTED: 1:52 pm CDT August 8, 2008 UPDATED: 2:34 pm CDT August 8, 2008 DES MOINES, Iowa -- KCCI-TV Meteorologist Kurtis Gertz got quite a surprise during a live broadcast from the Iowa State Fair on Thursday when a snake slithered up his pants. Gertz was on stage during the live broadcast and had the snake placed around his shoulders, but it didn't stay there. Gertz asked if the snake had grown from last year. The trainer said that she grew 3 feet from last year. First, the snake's head got inches from Gertz face and stuck out its tongue, giving him a kiss. "Hey, that was a hot, wet kiss," Gertz said. "I got a hunch this is going to make YouTube." As he continued to hold the giant Burmese python, people in the crowd started gasping and pointing. The snake's tail had slithered up Gertz pants and down the other leg. "This is Dawn and she might have a crush on you," said Nick, the snake trainer. "This is how it all comes to an end Steve, this is how it all comes to an end," Gertz said. "It's been a great 20 years in television, God bless." Gertz took it in stride as the crowd watched. "OK, let's go to stupid human tricks. Let's see you top this one," Gertz said. The snake's trainer and co-anchor Steve Karlin helped unwind the snake and get Gertz free. __________________ " We are the first nation in the history of the world to go to the poorhouse in an automobile." -- WILL ROGERS Last edited by Roo; Aug 13th, 2008 at 04:59 AM.

Aug 13th, 2008, 06:18 AM	#2
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Location: That's ME ^_^	__________________ All so LoVely, so little time to get them all

Aug 13th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#4
~Fabulousity~ ...is rebooting	Snakes creep me out! __________________ Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit - Napoleon Hill

Aug 14th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#6
ShimmaPuff Sentient Post Whore Location: Earth	I just love those snakes! Such a beautiful color, and so friendly and playful! The Burmese python is the golden retriever of the snake community, kind of like the boa constrictor is the plump and elderly poodle. Because poisonous snakes can, well, kill you, all snakes have gotten a bad rap, and unjustly so. Learning to recognize at least the poisonous snakes that inhabit whatever part of the world you live in is just basic safety, but it can also be an empowering first step to overcoming Anti-Snakeism so that the next time you are introduced to a nice non-venomous snake from a good family you can go ahead and make friends with it without blaming it for tragic events that it had no part in, or deadly attacks that it does not even have the technical capability to launch, even if it wanted to, which it doesn't, although as we see in the video, it may want to crawl up your pants. __________________ http://www.tzuchi.org/ http://www.commongroundrelief.org http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com/chooseagift.aspx Your Friendly Resident Poor Person Embrace Inspired Pride! http://mangonocturna.blogspot.com/

Aug 14th, 2008, 09:55 AM	#7
AudreyII Quite contrary Location: Stoneybridge	I'm a firm Anti-Snakeist, even reading this thread title made me shudder, I can't possibly click the link to the video. Don't even know why I came in here, must be the masochist in me... __________________ My collection Oooooh, I love a bit of cake Just don't stare at it, eat it. Insanity runs in my family, it practically gallops!

Aug 13th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#3
twin53 Member Location: Georgia	OMG - beautiful snake but no way would i get that close to it. funny video

Aug 13th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#5
Emotus Member Location: Not so fine singapore	Lol! No way would i be that close!

Aug 14th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#8
bagaholic85 Member Location: i <3 ny	^^ditto

Aug 14th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#9
nataliam1976 Hmmmph Location: all around Europe	this is so cute, I love how smartly she wrapped around those pants...hot chick ! but does this presenter woman HAVE to laugh hysterically straight into the mic ? __________________ "Buy me, Lady" said the frock, "and I will make you into a BEAUTIFUL and WHOLE and COMPLETE human being". "Do not be SILLY", said the Man, " for a frock alone cannot do that". "TRUE" said the Lady. " I shall have the Shoes and the Bag as well".

Aug 14th, 2008, 05:10 PM	#10
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Aug 16th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#11
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Aug 16th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#12
BagAngel LV Moderator Location: UK	LOL! Too funny!

Aug 16th, 2008, 08:24 PM	#13
Cindi Recessionista Location: PA	That was hysterical. My x-bf had the same type of snake and I used to walk around with him over my shoulders all the time. He would wrap around one leg to hang on and he was the sweetest snake. He would even follow me if I walked in the grass. That attracted a LOT of attention. He was at least 8 feet long. __________________ Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

Aug 31st, 2008, 08:52 PM	#14
sweetdreamer16 Member Location: Vancouver	ahhha poor snake!! __________________ Visit my blog, for featured amazing giveaways!! Updated daily!! http://thegiveawaydiva.blogspot.com/

Aug 31st, 2008, 08:56 PM	#15
ayla Sim Simma Location: Toronto, Ontario	OMG - wow ! Snakes only start to squeeze things when they feel like they can kill it, maybe the snake got all wrapped up cause she thought she could take the reporter ! __________________