Cocullo, Italy. 01st May, 2026. Statue of Saint Dominic Abbot covered in live snakes (mostly Cervoni snakes - Elaphe quatuorlineata) during the traditional "Festa dei Serpari" (Serpent Festival). This ancient ritual, rooted in pre-Christian times (linked to the Marsi people) and later fused with Catholic devotion, attracts thousands of tourists. According to tradition, the Saint protects against snake bites and their dangerousness. Credit: Vincenzo Izzo/Alamy Live News
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Cocullo, Italy. 01st May, 2026. Statue of Saint Dominic Abbot covered in live snakes (mostly Cervoni snakes - Elaphe quatuorlineata) during the traditional "Festa dei Serpari" (Serpent Festival). This ancient ritual, rooted in pre-Christian times (linked to the Marsi people) and later fused with Catholic devotion, attracts thousands of tourists. According to tradition, the Saint protects against snake bites and their dangerousness. Credit: Vincenzo Izzo/Alamy Live News