Saint Domenico's snake procession held in Cocullo, Italy

Live snakes are put on a statue of Saint Domenico during the annual St. Domenico's procession in the streets of Cocullo, Italy, on May 1, 2012. The procession is held every year on the first of May. St. Domenico is believed to be the patron saint for people who have been bitten by snakes. UPI/Stefano Spaziani