A story that mixes relief, surprise, and a touch of suspense took over social media when presenter Silvia Abravanel revealed that her pet snake, a boa constrictor named Johnny, had been found after approximately five months of being missing inside her own home. The disappearance, which began in January 2026, worried the family throughout this period—until the animal unexpectedly resurfaced in the bathroom drain of her daughter Amanda’s room.
The emotional account was shared by Silvia in a video posted on social media on Tuesday (17), and quickly caught the attention of followers. The presenter stated that she had already lost hope of finding Johnny, having come to believe that the snake had definitively escaped the property and, in an almost poetic way, returned to the habitat from which it came.
## The mysterious disappearance of Johnny in January
According to Silvia Abravanel’s account, the boa constrictor—which is a legally kept pet—disappeared in January 2026. Since then, the family conducted searches around the residence without success. The presenter explained that, during the month of the disappearance, maintenance was performed on the house’s sewage system, which may have been the starting point for the animal’s escape.
According to the version presented by Silvia, the enclosure where the boa was housed supposedly remained open during the cleaning service of the sewage tanks. This opening, the presenter suggests, may have given Johnny the opportunity to leave the terrarium and venture through the house’s plumbing.
## Reunion in the bathroom drain of daughter Amanda’s room
After five months of uncertainty, the boa was located in a completely unexpected way. Silvia recounted that Johnny reappeared in the bathroom drain of her daughter Amanda’s room. In the video shared on social media, a man can be seen using protective gloves to carefully remove the animal from the drain and take it back to the terrarium.
Upon confirming that it was indeed Johnny, the presenter visibly celebrated the reunion. Silvia showed great affection for the animal while recounting the story, calling the boa “baby” and reaffirming the emotional bond she maintains with the reptile.
## Boa constrictors as pets: what the legislation says
The case of Silvia Abravanel highlights an important point about keeping reptiles as pets in Brazil. The presenter emphasized in her account that the boa is a “legalized” animal, which indicates that the possession of the reptile is carried out within the legal parameters required by Brazilian legislation.
In the country, the keeping of certain species of snakes as pets is permitted, as long as the regulations of the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) are respected and the animal has appropriate documentation, such as a purchase invoice and certificate of origin.
## Risks and care with reptiles in domestic environments
The disappearance of Johnny for five months inside a residence raises reflections on the necessary care when keeping large reptiles at home. Animal handling specialists often recommend that terrariums and enclosures maintain robust locking systems, avoiding escape situations that can place both the animal and residents in unusual circumstances.
The circulation of a boa constrictor through a house’s sewage plumbing, although it resulted in a positive outcome in this case, represents a scenario that could cause concern in other contexts. Regular maintenance of enclosures and supervision during domestic services are preventive measures indicated by experienced breeders.
## Silvia Abravanel and her relationship with pets
Presenter Silvia Abravanel, known for her work on Brazilian television, has publicly demonstrated her affinity with animals over the years. The case of Johnny reinforces the closeness she maintains with her pets, including less conventional species like reptiles.
Silvia’s emotion upon reuniting with the boa after months of searching caught the attention of followers on social media, generating a wave of positive and curious comments about the story. The rescue video, with images of the animal being removed from the drain with the aid of protective gloves, went viral and became one of the trending topics on social media.
## What to do if a pet disappears inside the house
The unusual case experienced by the Abravanel family can serve as a warning for other pet owners, especially those who keep reptiles or other animals that can hide in small, hard-to-reach spaces. Among the recommendations from specialists, measures stand out such as:
– Regularly checking the closure of terrariums and enclosures;
– Observing openings in plumbing, drains, and gaps in walls during maintenance;
– Keeping the animal’s documentation always up to date;
– Consulting specialized professionals in case of escape;
– Using protective equipment when attempting to rescue the animal.
Silvia’s reunion with Johnny, after five long months, shows that, even in unlikely situations, the outcome can be happy—as long as there is patience and, in this case, a bit of luck in finding the animal exactly in the bathroom drain.
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