“Survival Struggle: Wildlife Invades Urban Yucatan After Heavy Rain”

Recent downpours in Yucatan have driven a variety of wild animals to seek shelter in urban areas, causing shock and worry among locals. In the municipal capital, a venomous huolpoch snake (Agkistrodon russeolus) found its way into a residence. Meanwhile, in Río Lagartos, residents came across a one-meter-long crocodile.

Juan Caamal, a resident of the Santo Domingo Sur neighborhood in Tizimín, recounted his experience of finding a snake in his home. "I was at home one night when I saw our cat leap into the air; a snake was slithering into my wife's room," he said. Caamal had to act swiftly to remove the reptile and prevent potential bites. He explained that the snake was searching for a dry place after its burrow was flooded by the rain.

Other creatures such as scorpions, tarantulas, and the pic bug, a carrier of Chagas disease, have also been spotted inside homes. To ensure everyone's safety, it is recommended to regularly check and clean homes, keep doors and windows shut, and report any sightings of wild animals.