I read a story Tuesday about a woman who discovered an eight-foot alligator in the kitchen of her home near Tampa, Fla. Don't fret, the gator didn't get her. Animal control came in and took the stray reptile back to its worried family.
Can you imagine walking into your kitchen and stumbling upon a giant water lizard? She's lucky the gator didn't attack. Perhaps it was more interested in chocolate chip cookies or whatever she had in the fridge.
We don't have to worry about alligators strolling into our homes here, but we aren't completely immune to critters. There have been plenty of incidents where snakes have been discovered inside people's homes. In that case, it's best to call the authorities for removal, particularly if the serpent rattles. Mice and rats have been problems.
Have you ever had a wild creature show up unannounced?
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