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Boy Discovers Snake in Toilet, Sparking New Parenting Fears
In a bizarre turn of events, a young boy in Abilene, Texas, woke up one Tuesday morning, headed to the bathroom, and called for his mom. As any parent knows, this is usually the signal to prepare for a potential disaster. But for Melissa Thompson, that morning required a shovel instead of a mop. Yes, a shovel.
You might be wondering, “What on earth could necessitate a shovel?” Well, brace yourself: when little Ethan Thompson went to do his business, he spotted a snake. Yes, a live snake. According to reports from CNN, Ethan “quickly called for his mom,” which honestly, I would do too—and I’m well past my teenage years.
When Melissa laid eyes on the unwelcome guest slithering from the depths of her toilet, it’s safe to assume she experienced a brief moment of panic. After regaining her composure, she sent one of her other children off to fetch a shovel because, naturally, it was time to take matters into her own hands. “What do you even do with this? I have no idea!” Melissa exclaimed during an interview with local station Fox15.
Trust me, Melissa, we totally understand. As parents, we frequently find ourselves confronting peculiar challenges. We often ponder questions like, “How can I convince my kid that licking the shopping cart is a bad idea?” “What’s the best response when my toddler asks the mailman about his anatomy?” or “Why is head-kicking suddenly a fun activity for my children?” But “What do I do if my child finds a snake in the toilet?” That’s a new one. And it turns out the answer is: “use a shovel.”
Thanks for being the brave one, Melissa.
Her husband, Mike, promptly contacted a local service called Big Country Snake Removal to handle the situation. They arrived and, in a shocking twist, discovered not just one snake, but a total of 24 Western diamondback rattlesnakes lurking in their home. Yes, you read that correctly—24 snakes! The inventory included 13 in the cellar, five adults and five babies hiding under the house, plus the one rebellious snake that decided to take a swim in the toilet.
Big Country Snake Removal took to Facebook to share a little bedtime story for our kids: “How is this possible? Rattlesnakes are secretive and rely on their camouflage for survival. Just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean they aren’t there.” Great, just what we needed to hear.
But let’s be real—if they’re so good at hiding, why was this one foolishly lounging in a white toilet? Perhaps he was the cautionary tale for the little ones in the cellar. “Kids, don’t be like Jerry. He thought he could go up the toilet and now he’s getting taken out with a shovel.”
The Thompson kids had one important lesson to share with their peers: “If you see a snake, always get an adult.” Meanwhile, my own kids will be memorizing the contact information for our real estate agent—just in case.
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In summary, this unexpected encounter with a snake in the toilet should serve as a reminder that parenting can be full of surprises, and it’s always wise to be prepared for the unexpected.