Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
Mary sees three breeding balls with 8 snakes each and 6 additional pairs of snakes. How many snakes did she see total?

### Response:
There are three breeding balls with 8 snakes each, a total of 3*8 = <<3*8=24>>24 snakes.
There are 6 additional pairs of snakes, a total of 6*2 = <<6*2=12>>12 snakes.
She saw 24 + 12 = <<24+12=36>>36 snakes total.
#### 36

