Snakes in the house: The front door detail that could be welcoming them inside

A worn vinyl strip curls away from the bottom of a front door, leaving a narrow line of daylight above the threshold. It might seem trivial, but it turns out a small snake could pass through that opening, especially into a garage, basement or cool entryway.

Snakes in the house: The front door detail that could be welcoming them inside

TL;DR

  • A worn vinyl strip at the bottom of a front door can create an opening.
  • This opening allows daylight to be visible above the threshold.
  • Small snakes can pass through this gap.
  • Garages, basements, and cool entryways are susceptible to snake entry through such gaps.