In *Texas*, a woman was bitten by a **rat snake**, while in *Australia*, a **carpet python** bit a woman on the thigh. All victims survived, though some required surgery and psychological support.

Snakes reach bathrooms through **sewer systems, drains, or broken pipes**. Public toilets and rural homes are especially vulnerable. As one expert warned, “Snakes can slither upward through pipes and emerge in toilets.” Read more below