An Australian man thought there were six venomous red-bellied black snakes slithering in a pile of mulch in his backyard. Instead, there were 102 of them -- including 97 babies. Sydney resident David Stein called for help after discovering the reptiles last week, News.com.au reported.

An animal rescue service in Australia expected to remove four red-bellied snakes from the backyard of a Sydney home. Instead, they uncovered more than 100.

Homeowner horrified as over 100 venomous snakes removed from backyard - Neighbours helped catch 102 venomous red-bellied black snakes

Reptile handlers recovered 102 venomous red-bellied black snakes from a mulch pile at a property in Sydney, a discovery that has baffled experts. View on euronews

An Australian reptile wrangler was called to a home on a report of snake sightings and ended up leaving after three hours with 102 venomous serpents in tow.

Experts say the snakes might have grouped together for safety or due to a shortage of suitable habitats to give birth.

A team of Australian reptile catchers says it has topped the beloved children’s tale “The Hundred and One Dalmatians”, stumbling across a nest of 102 venom

Living in Australia means you might have to accept coming across a snake or two on your property at some point. But one Sydney homeowner got more than he bargained for when a snake catcher unearthed 102 of the slithery reptiles hiding in his garden.