When Michelle Lespron got home to Tucson, Arizona, she discovered a snake had made a home in her bathroom.
The encounter took place on July 15. However, since Rattlesnake Solutions, a Phoenix-based business that removed the snake recently shared an employee's video, Lespron has been receiving messages from relatives, friends, and even individuals she attended high school with.
How the Snake Was Removed
The snake is hauled out of the toilet bowl in the 20-second video, after which it hisses directly in the direction of the camera, according to NBC News.
The snake slithered away that night, according to Lespron, despite her father's attempts to corral it. So the next morning, she gave Rattlesnake Solutions a call.
The "my hero" handler needed three tries to successfully secure the black and pink coachwhip snake in his hand. He was able to wrangle the snake with one hand while using the other to record it all on his cell phone.
Later, the handler released the snake, which was between three and four feet long, in a different natural setting.
Although coachwhip snakes are rarely found in homes, Bryan Hughes, the proprietor of Rattlesnake Solutions, claimed his team had seen one there before.
The species is not venomous, which is good news for Lespron. She was still being cautious.
Lespron used her guest bathroom for three weeks following her encounter with the reptile before returning to her own. She also no longer uses the restroom in the dark and always cautiously removes the lid.
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Snakes in Toilets
Snakes can sometimes enter a home through ventilation pipes that are located on the roof. These pipes are connected to the plumbing system, which means that snakes can make their way into the toilet bowl.
This is more common in areas where there are trees near the home, as snakes can climb up the trees and drop down into the ventilation pipes.
They can also enter a home through sewer lines. This is more likely to happen if there is a break in the sewer line, which allows snakes to access the pipes. Once in the pipes, snakes can travel to the toilet and emerge in the bowl.
If a snake is able to get into a home through an open window or door, it may eventually make its way to the bathroom. Snakes are attracted to dark, moist places, and the bathroom can be a perfect habitat for them.
If you find a snake in your toilet, the first thing you should do is stay calm. Snakes are not usually aggressive, and they will only bite if they feel threatened.
The best thing to do is to close the toilet lid and call a professional snake handler to remove the snake. Do not try to flush the snake down the toilet, as this could injure it.
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