It’s safe to assume that most people are not particularly fond of snakes. Outside of seeing them in an exhibit at the zoo, most people try to keep a safe distance between themselves and serpents. And one of the last places one would expect to encounter the slithery reptiles is at a courthouse.

A Jackson, Mississippi courthouse is dealing with an infestation of snakes. Since April 8, five DeKay’s snakes, which are non-venomous and pose no threat to humans, have been found in the basement of the Hinds County clerk’s basement office. MOREHERE