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Texas home yields more than 20 rattlesnakes from crawl space
A wildlife-removal team in Aledo, Texas, pulled more than 20 rattlesnakes from beneath a single home this week. Snake wrangler Sheila Taber called the crawl space 'a whole den' as snakes kept…
The Story in Brief
A wildlife-removal team in Aledo, Texas, pulled more than 20 rattlesnakes from beneath a single home this week. Snake wrangler Sheila Taber called the crawl space 'a whole den' as snakes kept emerging. Company owner Randall Kennedy put the final count at roughly two dozen. The homeowners had called for routine pest control but discovered a large den instead.
Experts say the space offered cool shade and a steady supply of rats and rabbits, creating ideal conditions for the snakes. Texas is home to ten rattlesnake species. Authorities advise homeowners never to try removing venomous snakes themselves, but to seal gaps and control rodents to make properties less attractive to wildlife.
The Indian Opinion
Social media is calling this a freak horror story, but it is an everyday lesson in urban ecology. Snakes do not target houses; they follow food and shelter. The real narrative to push back on is the fear-mongering about 'infestations'. The number here is unusual, but the conditions, unsealed crawl space, rodents, are common. The concrete test: how many Indian homes seal foundation gaps and control rats? A pest control visit costs far less than a hospital trip after a snake bite.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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