As cities expand and climate change accelerates, wildlife is being pushed out of its natural habitats—and into our neighborhoods. Green spaces are vanishing under roads and buildings, leaving animals with no choice but to adapt by moving into urban environments. Snakes, especially harmless grass snakes, are turning up on porches, in garages, and near schools.
While non-venomous and ecologically beneficial, their presence is sparking fear and highlighting how disconnected we’ve become from the natural world. And it’s not just snakes. Urban areas are now home to foxes, raccoons, deer, and even wild boars in some regions.