VIDEO 

KCCI-TV

DES MOINES, IOWA

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.

Comments (2)

igno rant: ... Good thing she didn't take a few nibbles on the way. EGAD ! ! ! ! ! 1 August 12, 2008 HPD Lt.: ... She was just looking for a relative. Most likely very disappointed!! 2 August 15, 2008

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