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You are quietly at home when, suddenly… you discover something unexpected in your toilet. No, it’s not a bad dream. Many animals and pests can sneak through the pipes and emerge in your bathroom.
Snakes, rats, spiders… how do they get there? And above all, how can these intrusions be prevented? Discover 5 creatures that can come out in your toilet and the best solutions to avoid that.
5 creatures that can break through your toilet and how to stop them
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Snakes
Why do they go back through the toilet?
Snakes like wet, cool and dark places, making pipes an ideal passage for them. When looking for food in the sewers, they may end up ascending to your bathroom.
What types of snakes?
- Small harmless snakes such as snakes
- Sometimes, more imposing snakes in some tropical regions, such as young anacondas
How can they be prevented from entering?
- Install a check valve on your pipes.
- Keep the toilet lid permanently closed.
- Avoid throwing food into the sink or toilet, it attracts the pests… and therefore their predators.
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Rats
Why do they go back through the toilet?
Rats are excellent swimmers: they can hold their breath for several minutes and sneak into tiny spaces. If your pipes lead to the sewers, they can easily go up to your bowl.
Why is this happening?
- You throw leftover food into the sink or toilet.
- Piping is not well protected.
How can they be prevented from entering?
- Never throw food into the toilet or sink.
- Install an anti-rat valve on your discharge ducts.
- Keep the toilet lid permanently closed.
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Spiders
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