Look Before You Sit: The Unwanted Animals in Toilets List

It's every person's worst nightmare. You sit down in the sanctuary of your bathroom, only to feel a sudden bite. For Shannon Stevens, this became a terrifying reality in February 2021. While using an outhouse in Alaska, a black bear actually bit her from inside the toilet. "I got out there and sat down... and immediately something bit my butt," she told the AP. It's a story that reminds us all: always look before you sit.

The Unwanted Animals in Toilets List

Snakes are among the most frequent intruders. In 2015, animal services in San Diego removed a 5.5-foot-longColumbia rainbow boa from an office toilet. The victim noticed the water was high and tried to plunge it, only for the massive snake to pop out. From cobras in Mumbai to kingsnakes in Staten Island, these slithering surprises are more common than you'd think.

Rats and Other Urban Myths Made Real

It's not just an urban legend—rats can absolutely crawl up your pipes. In London, one couple was terrorized for 8 months by a rat that kept poking its head into their bowl. Experts say rats can easily swim through empty pipes and over the porcelain hump. Beyond rodents, people have reported finding frogs, squirrels, and even possums in their commodes, often entering through roof vents or sewer lines.