Every cat likes to scratch something sometimes – sometimes our favorite chair, sometimes our aunt’s couch or the bathroom door. The scratching post often serves as a hiding place and favorite resting place for the cat. So when the family noticed that the cat was no longer using their furniture, they decided to find out the cause of the animal’s discomfort. Instead of a cat, they found an unpleasant surprise in the alcove. No wonder the frightened animal didn’t dare enter.
Why do cats like to hide? Give your cat a hiding place
Since cats spend most of the day napping, it seems natural that they would want to find a comfortable, private place to rest. Cats love to enter and hide in tight places. They usually choose small and narrow spaces as hiding places, such as drawers, cabinet shelves, bedding boxes under the bed, and they especially like kittens.
Every cat owner knows that if they simply place an empty box on the floor, a cat will be there in a second. Snuggling in a small space allows cats to hide from potential threats and conserve body heat. If we have space for this in the apartment, we can help them by providing a cat scratching post with a comfortable house or cabin. After taking over the premises, the cat will probably no longer want to share the space. Cats are very territorial animals, so it’s no wonder that the cat in the story described below suddenly started avoiding his favorite place. His behavior was so strange that the family decided to check out what was bothering him so much. They did not expect such a turn of events.
The family called for help. The uninvited guest took a nap in the cat tree
The keepers, very worried, were looking for the reason for the animal’s strange behavior. Why was their poor cat so hesitant to approach his favorite scratching post? He would usually jump up and down, striking strange poses, which would often cause the family to generally laugh to the point of tears. When they examined their pet’s hiding place, all doubts were dispelled.
The household noticed that a snake had taken up residence in the cat’s house. Looking for shelter from the heavy rains, the carpet python decided to temporarily occupy the cat’s den.
The carpet python may not pose a threat to humans, as this non-venomous constrictor snake feeds primarily on mice and rats, but a close encounter with the small cat could prove disastrous. As soon as the family discovered the new tenant, they called the relevant services. Fortunately, while waiting for the rescue patrol to arrive, neither the cat nor the snake were interested in meeting and both parties kept a respectful distance.
The snake catcher removed the individual from the cat’s house quite quickly and easily, which of course caused the snake to be justified in irritation. As everyone knows, it is difficult to leave a free, warm and comfortable place to hide.
Wild animals seek refuge in our homes
Many animal species have adapted to the new living conditions near our homes, leading to an increase in the number of animals living in our region. In a way, we invite the animals ourselves by leaving food scraps for them in front of the house or next to the trash cans. It is natural, especially when it is cold, for squatters to move into our homes. These are most often rodents, and although they often remain invisible to family members for a long time, they can cause great damage. They often pose a very real threat to our health.
Remember that when we change where we live, the wildlife around us also changes. So if you move into a house in Australia, the small rodents will turn into snakes and spiders. Fortunately, every country has appropriate services that help in crisis situations, saving us from the trouble caused by unwanted guests.
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