And the Toilet Snake was Just the Start
On a seemingly ordinary Tuesday morning in Abilene, Texas, young Ethan Jones woke up, headed to the bathroom, and urgently called for his mom. As any parent knows, this is usually the moment we prepare ourselves for the worst. Little did Ethan’s mother, Lisa, know that she would need more than just her usual cleaning supplies that day—she would need a shovel. Yes, a shovel.
But it’s not what you might think. It’s far worse.
When Ethan went to do his business, he glanced into the toilet and spotted a snake. Not just any snake, but a large, live one. According to a report by local news, Ethan “quickly called for his mom,” which, in all honesty, is exactly what I would do too—and I’m no kid anymore!
When Lisa saw the creature slithering from the depths of the toilet, we can only imagine her initial reaction involved a mix of horror and disbelief. After likely catching her breath, she had one of her other children fetch a shovel because it appeared that today’s task was a showdown with a snake. In an interview with a nearby news outlet, Lisa expressed her confusion, saying, “What do you even do in a situation like this? I have no clue!”
Lisa, we completely sympathize with your predicament. As parents, we often find ourselves confronting bizarre situations we never prepared for. Questions like “How do I stop my toddler from eating crayons?” or “What do I say when my child asks about where babies come from?” are just the tip of the iceberg. But “What if my kid finds a snake in the toilet?”—that’s a curveball. And now we know the answer: time to grab a shovel and take action.
Lisa’s husband, Mark, contacted a local snake removal service, aptly named Big Country Snake Removal, to handle the situation. But instead of a simple resolution, they uncovered a shocking discovery—23 more snakes lurking around the Jones household. In total, there were “24 Western diamondback rattlesnakes”—13 in the cellar, five adults and five babies hiding beneath the house, plus the infamous one in the toilet that had come through a relief pipe.
In a post on their Facebook page, Big Country Snake Removal shared an ominous bedtime story for children: “How is this possible? Rattlesnakes are secretive and rely on their camouflage. Just because you don’t see them doesn’t mean they aren’t there…” Great, just what we need to hear!
But if they’re so good at hiding, one has to wonder how this particular snake found its way into a porcelain throne. Perhaps it was a rebellious spirit, ignoring the rules of snake society. “See, kids? Jerry didn’t want to conform. He thought he’d go on an adventure through the toilet, and now look where that got him!” The moral here? Stay put, kiddos—no toilet escapades for you!
Ethan and his brothers had an essential lesson to share with their peers: “If you spot a snake, always tell an adult.” As for my kids, they’re going to memorize the contact details for our real estate agent, just in case.
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In summary, Ethan’s unexpected encounter with a snake in the toilet has added a new level of chaos to parenting nightmares. We applaud Lisa for her bravery and hope that this serves as a cautionary tale for families everywhere. Always be prepared for the unexpected!