Encountering a snake on a hiking trail isn't unheard of. Likewise, finding a coiled snake in a garden shed or even sheltering in your garage isn’t totally out of the norm. However, witnessing a snake slither out from your car’s hood ? Now, that’s scary—and seemingly, becoming more and more common. Folks across the country have been sharing their snake horror stories, many of which have happened mid-drive. Here’s everything we know, plus how to keep yourself and your car protected.

Snakes in cars have been spotted in Missouri, Kansas, and Georgia.

Imagine bringing your vehicle in for routine maintenance, only for the technician to find an eastern rat snake camping out under the hood. That happened at a Georgia-based car shop in April. According to WSBTV , the snake "had wrappe

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