ALBANY – What do three king cobras, six snapping turtles and 20 boxes of turtle eggs have in common?

They were all removed from a Cattaraugus County home in what the state Department of Environmental Conservation is calling the largest reptile seizure in New York history.

In all, 292 animals and the 20 boxes of turtle eggs were seized from William Engelder, 71, of Allegany, who was charged this week with a litany of felonies, misdemeanors and violations after DEC investigators executed a search warrant following a tip of a man harboring illegal animals last August.

Charges include one count each of reckless endangerment in the 1st degree and illegal sale of wildlife — class D and E felonies, respectively.

Engelder also faces nine counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, and possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle, both misdemeanors; and 26 counts of illegally possessing and transporting venomous reptiles, a violation.

“When public safety and the well-being of wildlife are jeopardized by reckless care, DEC is committed to holding violators responsible,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said in a statement.

If convicted on all charges, Engelder faces a fine of up to $104,000 and up to 33 years in prison, though sentences often fall well short of the maximum.

What was seized?

Most of the animals seized were various species of turtles, including 184 spotted turtles, two painted turtles and six snapping turtles.

Three king cobras — one more than 10 feet long — along with six Gila monsters were just some of the venomous reptiles seized.

King cobras are among the world's most deadliest animal species on Earth, according to DEC.

In addition, 53 wood turtles, 28 Blanding’s turtles and 17 bog turtles, an endangered species native to New York, were seized.

The Cattaraugus County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.

A phone number listed for Engelder was no longer in service when a reporter called Friday.

CGARNOLD@gannett.com

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