The Unexpected Visitor
After a few long, panicked minutes, I called for professional help. The local wildlife team arrived quickly, calm and prepared. They approached the bathroom as though they’d done this a hundred times before.
When one of the specialists carefully lifted the lid again, the creature was still there — coiled tightly, glistening in the water, its tongue flicking in and out as if testing the air.
He explained that this kind of thing happens more often than most people realize. During warmer months, snakes and other small animals can wander into plumbing systems, following cool air or water. They find their way through drains and pipes and, occasionally, into toilets.
The thought made my stomach turn.
A New Kind of Fear at Home
Standing there in the doorway, I watched as the specialists worked quickly to remove the snake. They handled it gently, using long tongs and a sealed container, making sure not to harm it.
It took only a few minutes, but those minutes stretched like hours.
When they finally carried it outside, I felt a rush of relief mixed with disbelief. My home — the place that had always felt safe, quiet, and predictable — suddenly seemed less secure.
The experts reassured me that it was a rare incident. Still, as I thanked them and watched their truck pull away, I knew that from now on, things would feel different.
Lessons from an Unwanted Wake-Up Call
That night, after the adrenaline faded, I sat in the living room replaying the moment in my mind. It was strange how something so small could shatter the illusion of safety.
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