Snakes are affectionately known as “nope ropes” in many circles because of the fear that so many feel when they see them. However, a Connecticut family ended up with the fright of a lifetime when they found a nope rope hiding in their bathroom at home.
In fact, the family actually had to call 911 after discovering the snake, and officers quickly came out to remove it, posting about the little adventure before relocating the reptile somewhere a little more appropriate.
The story quickly went viral, getting picked up by local news outlet the Hartford Courant. On the Facebook post about the snake, people shared more than 100 comments, ranging from alarmed to hilarious.
Laughs aside, this is a good reminder that wildlife can show up in the most surprising places.
Officers Were Called to a Granby Home Thanks to a Scary Intruder
The officers gleefully posted about the call on the Facebook page, showing photos of themselves holding the reptile intruder at arm’s length while posing for a snap. “Just another day proving no two calls are ever the same,” the caption read in part.
People were stunned by the find, which one commenter called a “nice size rat snake.”
“Yikes! My wife would of had a heart attack. And I would be deaf from the screaming,” another commenter wrote. “The officers did a better job removing it as I would do the head chop thing with my machete.”
“Could we, uh, get some details as to how the snake got into the bathroom, so we can ensure it won’t happen to us,” yet another person wrote.
There Are a Variety of Reasons Why You Would See a Snake in Your House
The commenter who asked how to avoid finding snakes in your home raised a good point. While coming across one of these critters in your yard or the wilderness makes sense since you’re in their habitat, finding them in your home can be unsettling.
Fortunately, the McCoy Wildlife blog notes that nope ropes alone aren’t reason to sound the alarm, unless of course you suffer from ophidiophobia (the fear of snakes). Most often, snakes end up in your house accidentally after they’ve chased their dinner inside or gotten lost while passing through your yard.
Sometimes they can also overwinter indoors, looking for a warm and safe place to ride out the winter months. This Connecticut snake was probably a result of the former, since the snake was discovered during the summer months. That being said, many Connecticut homeowners may be checking their tubs and toilets a little bit closer next time they go into the bathroom as a result of this surprising find.