Yesterday, while walking through the city, I was glued to my phone—barely noticing anything around me. But something on the sidewalk caught my eye. It looked like a rag or an old hose. Nothing special.
I almost kept walking. But something—some strange instinct—made me stop.
As I stepped closer, my heart dropped.
It wasn’t trash. It was a small grass snake, crushed and lifeless.
People walked past without a glance. Cars sped by, unaware. But I couldn’t unsee it. That snake wasn’t just roadkill—it was a sign of something bigger.
Lately, there have been more reports of snakes showing up in strange places—on balconies, in yards, even inside homes. And it’s not just a fluke. Experts say climate change and shrinking green spaces are pushing wildlife into cities. They’re losing their homes—and showing up in ours.
That lifeless little snake on the sidewalk made me realize something:
Nature isn’t “out there” anymore. It’s here. Right at our feet. And we need to pay attention.
