Maria Gara, aka, The SnakeBabe, is not only a star (Network TV performer, professional model, and Las Vegas entertainer) in her own right, she has also assumed the unique role of Snake Handler to the Stars. When you saw those ads showing Paris Hilton draped with one of those giant snakes, they were not Paris Hilton's - they belonged to the SnakeBabe. The ad shows Paris laying on a bed wearing Guess jeans, with only the live snake for a top.

Paris Hilton is not the only performer to hold SnakeBabe’s reptiles. Past petters include other Hollywood Hotties such as Shania Twain and Carmen Electra. Maria has shared her slithery serpents at parties whose guest list included Pierce Brosnan, Leonardo Decaprio, David Spade, Robin Leach and the guys from Steely Dan.

And all those PETA supporters out there, calm down - I wouldn't be talking about her if she were mistreating the animals. Not only does she rescue animals in distress and nurses them to good health, she also takes time from her busy schedule to perform educational shows for children.