Snake pops out of car hood during Missouri mom’s drive
A snake popped out of a woman's car while driving. (Credit: LeAnna Binkley)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation said a coachwhip popped out of the hood of a woman's car as she was driving.
The backstory:
LeAnna Binkley of Eugene posted the story about her ordeal on the agency's Facebook page.
Binkley said she was driving her son, Grady, to baseball practice when the snake appeared.
A snake popped out of a woman's car while driving. (Credit: LeAnna Binkley)
The mother and son tried to chase the snake out of the car, but it didn't work.
Binkley, who is a teacher, drove to the school and got help from other teachers and the superintendent to remove the snake.
What they're saying:
"It took some intense efforts, but the group was able to safely remove the snake, and it wasn’t harmed," Binkley posted.
Dig deeper:
The MDC said snakes are attracted to the warmth of the engine, particularly after a drive, and like dark, enclosed spaces.
What you can do:
MDC advises drivers to check under the hood of their vehicles if they have parked outside.
The Source: The information in this story came from a Facebook post by LeAnna Binkley, a Missouri teacher, which was shared on the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) page. This story was reported from Los Angeles.