850 snakes found at New York home of animal control officer

Authorities say they have found hundreds of snakes, including two six-foot (two-meter) Burmese pythons, at the New York state home of an animal control officer.

Local and county officials raided the suburban home on Thursday. Officials estimate 850 snakes were found inside two garages.

Homeowner Richard Parinello faces charges of owning the pythons and violating town codes by running a business at his home and without a permit.

Newsday reports officials began investigating whether Parinello was working while on disability from his town job.

Authorities say he is cooperating. It was not clear if he has an attorney and a phone listing for Parinello could not immediately be located.