This is something even those who aren’t afraid of snakes might wince at.
A Kentucky couple’s dream home has turned into a nightmare after they discovered dozens of snakes living in and around the house, according to WKYT TV.
Jessica and Johnathan Perry purchased their first home in August. Three weeks later, Jessica spotted a snake on the porch. More followed, including adults and young snakes found in the basement.
Since then, the family has discovered at least 25 snakes inside the house.
Despite multiple inspections before the purchase, nobody uncovered a snake den beneath the front porch. When contractors broke through the concrete, they discovered dozens of snake eggs, some apparently years old.
Neighbors later revealed the property had a long history of snake problems. One former owner said the house was even nicknamed the “snake house” when he was a child.
Although the snakes aren’t venomous, the Perrys worry about their 5-year-old son, particularly the possibility of snakes entering his bedroom.
The family now searches the basement daily, has brought in additional cats and cleared brush near a nearby creek. More work is planned for spring.
The couple has already spent thousands of dollars dealing with the infestation and fears additional snake dens could be hidden in the foundation, potentially requiring extensive demolition to eliminate the problem.
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