This is why snakes find your toilet pipes fascinating: they’re chilly, moist, and gloomy. However, it is the sewer’s food scraps that entice them there in the first place. When they’re done eating, they’ll look for a way out of the sewer and the pipes are the quickest and most convenient option. Snakes will only enter bathrooms in warm countries, so if you reside in a cold climate, you don’t need to be concerned….CONTINUE READING
Snakes like garden snakes and tree snakes commonly make their way through pipes unharmed. The reason for this is that these snakes are smaller than deadly ones and can fit through the pipes. However, in South America and Australia, anacondas have been found in the urinals of residents.
Rats
Rats, like snakes, are always on the lookout for food, and our pipes are a prime target. Rats are more likely to find their way into a home if the toilet and garbage disposal are located in the same pipes. For this reason, in addition to having an extremely flexible body, they are also capable of swimming through pipes for long periods of time before needing to exhale.
So, in addition to putting your food waste in a garbage bag, you should also avoid flushing it down the toilet. Rats will not enter your sewage system if food is not present in the pipes. Keeping the toilet lid shut and installing a rat guard are among recommended precautions. When you flush, water can leave the pipes, but nothing can come back in the other direction.
Spiders
Even though spiders cannot swim in your pipes, they can enter your bathroom through a different channel. As soon as they enter the bathroom, they will most likely sit on the floor outside the toilet. When a black widow crawls into the toilet and weaves its web, it will do it from side to side. If you have an outside toilet that does not have plumbing and is not connected to a sewer system, that is where you will find this problem.
They thrive there because there are a lot of flies for them to prey on. That’s why it’s so important to thoroughly inspect the toilet seat before using an outhouse restroom. You can expect to get bitten by spiders such as the black widow, brown recluse, and the hobo spider.
There are also lizards.
A regular occurrence in the Southwest United States is lizards entering the bathroom through the toilet pipes. This is due to the fact that these critters enjoy the water and will go to any lengths to obtain nourishment. If your toilet’s plumbing isn’t kept clean, you’ll likely see a lot of crickets and other insects (like flies). The lizards that are able to squeeze through the pipes are usually rather little.
The possums.
An Australian man in 2008 was bathing when he saw the toilet water bubbling. This isn’t the first time a baby possum has shown up, however. When a woman went to flush the toilet, she found a dead possum inside. They’re able to hold their breath for a long period of time, which is why they’re able to crawl into your toilet.
The fact that newborn possums can squeeze through your pipes is a blessing, but it does not negate the threat they pose. If you notice a possum in your toilet, call a pest control company immediately. Don’t get too close to the animal because it could infect you with its ailment.
Is there anything that can be done to prevent and respond to these incidents?
Make sure your toilet is always sparkling clean. This may seem self-evident, but it’s important. You can use white wine vinegar or baking soda if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on disinfecting cleaners. One option is to get one of those toilet fresheners which stick to the side of the toilet and provide a pleasant scent every time the flush is made.
Keep it cool: Wet bathroom floors are a magnet for pests because they thrive in high humidity. As a result, it is critical to remove any water that may be left in the sink or on the floor following a shower. Whenever you find any leaks in your plumbing, immediately call a plumber and have them repaired.
How to naturally clean your pipes: Add equal amounts of sugar, water, vinegar, and dish soap to a bowl and mix thoroughly. All of this should be combined and disposed of down the toilet or in the sink of your home bathroom. Alternatively, you can flush some hot water down the toilet to see if it helps.
A pest control company can be called: The pros can utilize their hefty cleaners if you don’t have the time or bravery to deal with pests on your own. After that, you can flush the toilet with a mixture of water and a cleaning solution to ensure that no pests are able to get into the bowl.
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