Did you hear this story about a girl that was taking a shower and all the sudden a snake came out of the drain and bit her on the ankle and then slid back into the drain? Good gosh, are we not safe anywhere? By the way, the chances of this happening is very slim, so don't think about it when you take your next shower......or maybe you should? :-)

Southmayd girl bitten by snake in shower

Posted: 1:03 PM Oct 7, 2008

SOUTHMAYD, Tex. -- A 15-year-old Southmayd girl was bitten by a snake while taking a shower Tuesday morning. Stephanie Brletic has the bizarre story from Southmayd.

The incident happened around 6:30 Tuesday morning at the girl's home on Sunny Road. Authorities say the girl was taking a shower when a snake came through the drain and bit her on the ankle, before it then slithered back into the drain.

The Sherman Fire Department responded to the home and made the decision to airlift the teen to Parkland Hospital in Dallas, where she is listed in stable condition Tuesday afternoon.

Sherman fire Chief J.J. Jones says firefighters never saw the snake, but think it may have been poisonous.

"There was some swelling and indication that it may have been a poisonous snake. There was some attempt to retrieve the snake, but that was not successful," Jones said.

Neighbors say Tuesday’s incident scared them, but that it is not unusual. One even told us about a similar situation last week.

Jones says situations like these are not uncommon as the weather starts to cool.

"This is the time of the year that snakes are looking for some other environments. It was a cold morning. I'd say it's not uncommon, but it's certainly kind of rare for us."

Jones went on to say this is the time of year when you may start to see snakes more often. His advice if you do see a snake is to simply walk away.

Kent Keith

Fort Worth Home Inspector

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