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It sounds like a horror story, but it’s real — people around the world have actually been bitten by snakes while using the toilet.
Experts say it’s rare, but it happens more often than most of us would believe — especially in warm regions where snakes and humans live close together. During rainy seasons, these reptiles sometimes sneak into homes through drains, roof vents, or broken pipes, and yes… even toilets.
One of the most shocking cases happened in Thailand, where a man was bitten on the testicles by a 12-foot python hiding in his toilet bowl. He survived, but the trauma left him terrified of bathrooms for months.
In South Africa, a Dutch tourist was attacked by a Cape cobra while using an outdoor restroom — the venomous strike caused severe injuries and made headlines worldwide.
Other countries have seen similar encounters. In Texas, a woman was bitten by a non-venomous rat snake after sitting down. In Australia, a carpet python lunged at a woman’s thigh while she was in her own bathroom. None of these incidents were fatal, but all left victims in shock — and many developed anxiety about using toilets afterward.
🐍 Experts explain that snakes can slither up plumbing or through cracked pipes, especially in rural homes. Toilets provide a dark, cool space that feels safe to them — until someone lifts the lid.
While these incidents are rare, they’re real enough to warrant caution. Keeping bathroom pipes sealed, checking for cracks, and closing toilet lids when not in use are small steps that can help.
Because let’s be honest — once you’ve heard these stories, you’ll never sit down without checking first again. 😨
