Ep 5. Snakes in a Trailer!

In Fatal Attractions season 1 episode 5, titled "Snakes in a Trailer!," viewers are introduced to Jackie Bibby, a man who has devoted his life to handling venomous snakes. Jackie lives in a small trailer in Texas with hundreds of snakes, including rattlers, copperheads, and cottonmouths. Despite the danger, Jackie claims that he has never been bitten by one of his snakes and insists that he has a special connection with them.

However, Jackie's luck runs out after he brings home a new King Cobra, a highly venomous snake that he plans to use in a stunt for a TV show. Despite warnings from his friends and family, Jackie keeps the King Cobra in his trailer, and disaster strikes when the snake escapes its enclosure and bites Jackie multiple times.

The episode follows Jackie's struggle to survive as his body is ravaged by the deadly venom. Viewers are taken inside the hospital where doctors race against time to save Jackie's life. His condition deteriorates rapidly, and he is put into a medically induced coma as his organs begin to fail.

As Jackie fights for his life, his loved ones are left to wonder why he risked everything for the thrill of handling venomous snakes. Interviews with his family and friends provide insight into Jackie's obsession with snakes and the toll it has taken on his relationships and his health.

The episode also delves into the controversy surrounding the exotic pet trade and the dangers of keeping deadly animals in captivity. Experts weigh in on the risks and the ethical questions surrounding the breeding and selling of exotic pets.

In the end, viewers are left to ponder whether the thrill of the dangerous hobby is worth the potential consequences. "Snakes in a Trailer!" is a gripping and cautionary tale that explores our fascination with deadly animals and the high stakes of living dangerously.