Discovering mysterious eggs while gardening can be unsettling, but they might be snake eggs. These eggs are soft, leathery, and often found in hidden, damp places like under logs or in compost heaps.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It’s one thing to see a snake outside, but it’s a completely different story when it’s slithering across your hardwoods while you’re watching television at night.

More: Hunting with Tuscaloosa's 'Snake Lady' According to her, the snake was "chartreuse all over with the center of each scale air-brushed a brilliant pink," a description that defies identification.

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