The Serious Side of St. Patrick's Day: Chasing Snakes and Protecting New Yorkers

🍀St. Patrick's Day is more than just drinking green beer - it commemorates the real St. Patrick, who rid Ireland of snakes.

🐍Snake attacks in Manhattan are more common than you think, with one occurring every nine seconds.

🎉Will Ferrell has made it his mission to educate people about snake dangers every St. Patrick's Day.

🌃Certain areas of New York are known for snake infestations, including Thompson Square Park and the W Hotel.

⚾️Will Ferrell's love for baseball led him to play in a charity game, raising funds for cancer survivors' scholarships.

What is the real story behind St. Patrick's Day?

—St. Patrick's Day commemorates the real St. Patrick, who rid Ireland of snakes in the fifth century.

How common are snake attacks in Manhattan?

—Snake attacks occur every nine seconds in Manhattan, with certain areas having higher infestations.

Why does Will Ferrell dress up as a leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day?

—Will Ferrell dresses up as a leprechaun every St. Patrick's Day to raise awareness about snake dangers in New York.

Which areas in New York are known for snake infestations?

—Thompson Square Park and the W Hotel are among the areas in New York with higher snake infestations.

What is the purpose of Will Ferrell's charity baseball game?

—Will Ferrell's charity baseball game raises funds for cancer survivors' scholarships.

00:09Will Ferrell dresses up as a leprechaun every St. Patrick's Day.

00:23St. Patrick's Day commemorates the real St. Patrick, who rid Ireland of snakes.

01:09Snake attacks occur every nine seconds in Manhattan.

02:01Certain areas in New York, like Thompson Square Park and the W Hotel, have higher snake infestations.

03:31Will Ferrell's charity baseball game raises funds for cancer survivors' scholarships.