The presence of Californian snakes in Gran Canaria is once again causing concern following a new incident in the municipality of Agaete. A driver notified emergency services after observing the head of a specimen emerging from the radiator area of his vehicle, as reported by local media.

This discovery has reactivated public and environmental concern over the expansion of this invasive species, whose presence continues to pose a significant challenge for control programs on the island.

According to available information, it is speculated that the snakes might be using cars as temporary shelter and, unintentionally, as a means of transport between different municipalities. This behavior makes vehicles a particularly difficult dispersal route to control, as the reptiles can travel hidden without being detected during journeys.

The appearance of reptiles in engines, undercarriages, or warm areas of cars is not an uncommon phenomenon, as these animals seek shelter, warmth, or confined spaces for refuge.