ere are five creatures that might crawl up your toilet:
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Snakes: While rare, snakes can crawl through pipes and appear in toilets. Snakes are strong swimmers and can hold their breath for a long time. However, it’s not common for them to survive the journey through the sewers.
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Rats: Rats are known to swim and can live in sewers, where they might crawl into pipes and find their way up toilets, especially in basements or ground-floor apartments.
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Squirrels: Squirrels can enter toilets through roof vents. Once inside the pipes, they may not want to return down, preferring the light of the bathroom.
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Frogs: Frogs often seek water and may end up in toilets, especially if there’s a crack in the pipes or an open vent. They typically aren’t dangerous but can be a nuisance.
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Possums: Possums have also been found in toilets, usually after entering through pipes. It’s not a pleasant surprise, whether alive or dead.
How to Prevent It: To keep critters out of your pipes, install rat guards, keep toilets clean, and seal vents. If you do find an animal, close the lid and contact animal control.
