Parents, be careful— my daughter just ran inside crying so hard she couldn’t even speak. I assumed something had scared her, so I went outside to find this fella hanging around the backyard. This is the second time now. Does anyone know how to keep them away?See more in 1st comment

was enough to make me stop and keep my distance.

What made the situation more concerning was realizing that we had seen a similar animal in the area before. While a single wildlife encounter can happen naturally, repeated sightings may be a reason to examine the surroundings more carefully.

Instead of approaching the snake or trying to remove it myself,continue reading