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No hissing, no warning signs—just silence. And yet, when the heat intensifies, vipers can quietly slip into your home… without you ever noticing. The most sh0cking part? Their favorite hiding spot might be in plain sight—right in your living room.
Heatwaves Are Driving Vipers Out of the Wild and Into Our Homes
Though the numbers remain relatively low, reports of snakes entering homes are climbing steadily.
What’s causing this trend? The blame lies largely with climate change. Once temperatures rise above 32°C (89.6°F), certain species—like the asp viper—abandon the parched earth.
In search of cooler, damper, and more stable conditions, they sometimes wind up somewhere unexpected: inside your home.
Your Sofa: A Snake’s Surprising Summer Sanctuary
Believe it or not, the couch in your living room might be the top pick for a heat-exhausted viper. Why? It offers everything they seek: shade, stillness, and a cool microclimate.
Sofas are often placed on tiled floors, which retain lower temperatures. They’re also rarely shifted and often located near open windows or houseplants that are watered regularly.
Altogether, these factors create an ideal hiding spot for a snake, one it may occupy for days—unnoticed.
Subtle Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
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