So Called ‘Snake House’ Freak Occurrence, Experts Say

Did you hear about the Maryland family who moved into their dream home only to discover it was infested with black rat snakes? If you missed it, proceed to Pest Management Professional’s Facebook page. If you’re familiar with the unfortunate family’s experience, you can sleep easy tonight: Experts say snakes typically do not take up residence in homes, reports National Geographic. Rat snakes are “shy around people” so their recent home invasion is a “freak occurrence,” says Davidson College snake expert Michael Dorcas. Still, snakes have been known to slither into homes. In this case, they most likely found an ideal spot to den for the winter, according to Auburn University wildlife ecologist David Steen. If the thought of a home filled with snakes does not bother you, check out National Geographic’s post, which includes a couple of videos of snakes in action.