On hot sunny days, many families suddenly discover snakes hiding inside air conditioners. This situation is not a rare phenomenon, especially in areas with many green trees, ponds or food sources that attract reptiles.
Recently, a household in Quang Ngai discovered 4 snakes inside the air conditioner after hearing strange noises coming from the device. Previously, many similar cases were also recorded in Da Nang, Tay Ninh, An Giang and some other localities. Some families discovered up to 7 snakes appearing in the air conditioner.
These events make many people worried about the risk of snakes appearing in daily living spaces, especially during prolonged hot weather.
Although air conditioning is not a natural habitat for snakes, however, the pipe system, cracks in the walls or drains of air conditioning can inadvertently become a path for them to enter the house.
Besides, the area around the air conditioner often has the appearance of geckos, geckos or insects. These are all attractive food sources for many snakes. During hunting, they can crawl along pipes and get stuck inside the cooling system.
The snakes that appear in air conditioners are usually species that have good climbing ability and adapt to the environment near residential areas. Among them, the pheasant snake, also known as the sesame green snake, is the most commonly recorded species in recent cases.
In addition to bearded snakes, some small snakes hunt geckos and rats; water snakes can also appear in areas near ponds, lakes, canals, and near people's houses if suitable food sources are found. In areas near orchards, fields, or ponds, the probability of encountering snakes around civil works is usually higher.
The appearance of snakes in air conditioners is not too rare, especially in the hot season. However, people need to calmly handle it to avoid dangerous situations.
When detecting unusual noises coming from the air conditioner or suspecting snakes inside the device, people should not arbitrarily remove the shell to check. Approaching at close range can cause snakes to react in self-defense, leading to the risk of being bitten.
According to Mr. Nguyen Minh Tuan - a air conditioner repairman (Yen The, Bac Ninh), people should turn off the air conditioner, turn off the power and keep a safe distance from areas suspected of having snakes appearing. Children and pets should also be taken away to avoid unintended contact.
In case it is determined that there are snakes inside the air conditioner, people should contact technicians or specialized forces to check and handle them. People who are well-trained will have full protective gear as well as the necessary experience to bring snakes out safely.
In addition to handling snakes when detected, early prevention is a more effective solution. People should regularly clean the area around their houses, clear bushes, and check for gaps in walls and air conditioning pipes.
Food sources are also a factor attracting snakes to residential areas. Therefore, limiting rats, geckos, cockroaches and insects around the habitat can significantly reduce the risk of reptiles appearing.
Keeping the living environment clean, airy and regularly checking the air conditioning system not only helps the device operate effectively but also contributes to limiting the risk of unwanted animals entering the house.
