Python gets cozy with weatherman on air

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A meteorologist broadcasting live from the Iowa State Fair predicted his appearance would wind up on YouTube when a friendly snake slithered up his pants.

Kurtis Gertz, a meteorologist with KCCI-TV in Des Moines, was performing a live broadcast from the fair Thursday alongside a python trainer who allowed the weatherman to wear the snake on his shoulders.

The Burmese python first stuck out its tongue to give Gertz a kiss.

"Hey, that was a hot, wet kiss," Gertz said. "I got a hunch this is going to make YouTube."

Gertz said he did not realize until bystanders began gasping and pointing that the snake's tail had slithered up one of his pant legs and out the other, KCCI-TV reported Monday.

"This is Dawn and she might have a crush on you," the snake's trainer, who gave his name as Nick, told Gertz.

"This is how it all comes to an end Steve, this is how it all comes to an end," Gertz joked. "It's been a great 20 years in television, God bless.

"OK, let's go to stupid human tricks. Let's see you top this one."