A few minutes later, after making a frantic call, specialists arrived. They carefully opened the lid, confirming my nightmare: the snake was still there, coiled tightly and glistening against the white porcelain.
One of the men explained with unnerving calm that this scenario is far more common than most people imagine. During warm weather, reptiles—attracted by the cool water and dark, moist environment—sometimes manage to navigate the plumbing and vent systems of homes.
I stood in the doorway, watching them work, overwhelmed by a sudden, profound shift in my perception of security. The home that had always been my sanctuary now felt unsettlingly permeable.
Now, that involuntary fear remains. Every single time I enter the bathroom, I pause, hold my breath, and cast a mandatory, anxious glance toward the toilet bowl—just to ensure nothing is moving beneath the surface again
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