At our Clermont Collision Center, we're well aware of the fact that you've got plenty to worry about every time you get behind the wheel. You worry about your own defensive driving skills being able to cut it, the safety of your passengers, the unpredictability of other drivers, and the possibility of pedestrians, pets, bikes, and more crossing your path. But that's not the full list - drivers have plenty of other worries, too, and we want to take at least one of them off of your mind.
Is it possible to get a snake in your car? Our Clermont Collision Center weighs in.
If you're on social media, you probably saw the video of a snake coming out of someone's air-conditioning vent. CRINGE SO HARD. Our Clermont Collision Center is here to discuss snakes in your car, how they get there, and how to safely remove them.
The first thing to remember is that while it can happen, getting a snake in your car is NOT COMMON. It can definitely happen - there's always a possibility - but there are also steps you can take to prevent it. Here are a few things to remember, courtesy of our Clermont Collision Center:
Snakes do like the engine compartment of your car, there's no denying it. Snakes like to hide in dark, dry places where they can avoid predators and also have a line of defense - they're in a better position to strike before getting picked up or injured by a predator. Your engine compartment is a perfect place, because it's dark, dry, and is easy to access from the ground.
They also like warmth. Snakes are cold-blooded and depend on external sources to get and stay warm, and there's nothing like a just-used engine to provide quick warmth.
That being said, the cabin is another story. While your engine compartment is relatively open and easy to access, your car's cabin is not. It's pretty much sealed off so there's no real way for a snake to access it. However...
If you leave your car doors open, you're asking for it (obviously).
If you leave your windows open, you're also asking for it. Snakes are great climbers (y'all, they can climb TREES, and you're welcome for the nightmare fuel) and can easily scale the side of your car to drop into the cabin.
So if you keep your car closed up when you're not in it, you should be good to go. And don't worry too much about a snake coming through the air vents of your car. According to our Clermont Collision Center experts, your HVAC system is also sealed up so it's near impossible for a snake to get in there and access the cabin of the car.
What should you do if you find a snake in your car? Here's what our Clermont Collision Center experts had to say about it:
You shouldn't try to remove it with your bare hands as you will likely get bitten. You can try to use a broom, etc. to remove them if you've got the guts.
If that doesn't work or you just can't stomach it, call animal control to have the animal humanely removed.
Don't just leave the snake in the engine compartment and hope it finds its way out. It can become wrapped up in belts and damage your engine, as well as start an engine fire.
Have questions or need help with your vehicle? Call the Toyota of Clermont Collision Center today. We're just west of the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50 and you can call us ahead of time or for info at (352) 404-7001.
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