When a Snake Enters Your Home: What It Really Means and What You Should Do
A snake indoors is almost never there to cause harm—it’s there because something drew it in. Most often, that means prey, warmth, or shelter. Small gaps under doors, cracks in the foundation, open vents, or unscreened windows are all it takes. Once it’s inside, the priority isn’t courage—it’s control. Keep children and pets at a distance, close off the area to limit movement, and do not try to handle or corner it. Even harmless species will bite if they feel…