A family in rural Montana has been living with a montana farmhouse snake infestation, with garter snakes emerging from gaps in the cinder block foundation into the house, the homeowner said.
Callie, known on social media as callieoverseas, told People she first saw a snake in December 2020 near her infant daughter’s play area.
At first the family treated sightings as occasional, but over time they concluded the structure was serving as a den, with snakes appearing daily, as reported by AOL and People.
Home video posted to TikTok and described by Newsweek showed repeated sightings, and one clip reached roughly 1.3 million views, according to Newsweek.
The reptiles identified by reporting outlets were garter snakes, which the family says are nonvenomous, yet their constant presence caused significant anxiety for the household.
Callie and her husband have three children and depend on the farmhouse as part of his ranchhand employment package, a factor in their decision to remain for now, as reported by People.
Repairs, Responses and Social Media Attention
The family has begun major renovations to stop the infestation, hiring contractors to overhaul and seal the foundation and to install new siding, People reported.
They have used spray foam, caulking, snake‑repellent powder, sticky traps and perimeter barriers, and they sealed their front door to limit snake movement into living spaces, according to multiple reports.
Callie told AOL and People that contractors are gutting parts of the house, including the bathroom, to eliminate hidden entry points where snakes may travel.
She has also been sharing the situation online to raise money, setting a goal of about $75,000 to move out, while documenting renovations and daily sightings on social platforms.
Viewers reacted with shock and a mix of advice, from urging the family to leave to offering tips on sealing nests and entry points, as noted by Newsweek and People.
After some repairs, Callie said sightings in primary living spaces decreased, though snakes remained in the entryway, and the household continues to monitor and seal possible openings.
