101 Dalmatians? Try 102 red-bellied black snakes - this is what a reptile rescue team in Sydney have been faced with.
Incredible footage shows a snake catcher removing the staggering number of reptiles from a backyard mulch pile on Tuesday (4 February).
The property owners had spotted adult snakes over two weeks, a common occurrence as females sometimes share birthing sites.
Upon arrival, the catcher found 97 newborns and five adults.
Experts note that mulch piles can attract snakes during breeding season.
