Texas floods bring a tide of snakes, alligators and a coffin

More than 1,000 snakes try to escape rising waters by sheltering in kitchens, linen closets and on patios

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More than 1,000 snakes have slithered into homes in Texas to escape flash-flooding amid the state's wettest May on record.

After heavy rain and severe storms left at least 16 people dead, residents are now facing a new danger: wildlife in their homes.

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