stackyFACTSInstead of a loud guard dog, many Romans opted for silent, terrifying reptilian security. Large, non-venomous rat snakes were allowed to slither freely around elite homes to hunt rodents and ward off unwanted visitors. They were seen as good luck charms, right up until a guest nearly had a heart attack stepping on one in the dark.
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