A story blending 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 about five months missing inside her own residence. 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 said she had already lost hope of finding Johnny again, even believing that the snake had definitively escaped the property and, in an almost poetic way, returned to its natural habitat.
## Johnny's mysterious disappearance in January
According to Silvia Abravanel's account, the boa constrictor – which is a legal pet – disappeared in January 2026. Since then, the family searched the residence without success. The presenter explained that, during the month of the disappearance, maintenance was carried out on the house's sewage system, which may have been the starting point for the animal's escape.
According to Silvia's version, the enclosure where the boa constrictor was housed may have remained open during the cleaning of the sewage tanks. This opening, the presenter suggests, may have given Johnny the opportunity to leave the terrarium and venture through the residence's pipes.
## Reunion in daughter Amanda's bathroom drain
After five months of uncertainty, the boa constrictor was found in a completely unexpected way. Silvia said 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 wearing protective gloves to carefully remove the animal from the drain and return it to the terrarium.
Upon confirming it was indeed Johnny, the presenter visibly celebrated the reunion. Silvia showed great affection for the animal while recounting the story, calling the boa constrictor "baby" and reaffirming the emotional bond she has with the reptile.
## Boa constrictors as pets: what the law says
Silvia Abravanel's case highlights an important point about keeping reptiles as pets in Brazil. The presenter reinforced in her account that the boa constrictor is a "legalized" animal, indicating that the possession of the reptile is done within the legal parameters required by Brazilian legislation.
In the country, keeping certain species of snakes as pets is permitted, provided that the norms of the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) are respected and that the animal has adequate documentation, such as a purchase invoice and a certificate of origin.
## Risks and care with reptiles in domestic environments
Johnny's disappearance for five months within a residence raises reflections on the necessary care when keeping large reptiles at home. Animal handling specialists usually recommend that terrariums and enclosures have robust closing systems, avoiding escape situations that can put both the animal and the residents in unusual situations.
The circulation of a boa constrictor through a house's sewage pipes, although it resulted in a positive outcome in this case, represents a scenario that can cause concern in other contexts. Regular maintenance of enclosures and supervision during domestic services are preventive measures recommended by experienced breeders.
## Silvia Abravanel and her relationship with pets
Presenter Silvia Abravanel, known for her work on Brazilian television, has publicly shown her affinity for animals over the years. Johnny's case reinforces the closeness she maintains with her pets, including less conventional species like reptiles.
Silvia's emotion upon finding the boa constrictor again 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 help 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 to other pet owners, especially those who keep reptiles or other animals that can hide in small and hard-to-reach spaces. Among the specialists' recommendations, measures such as:
– Regularly check the closure of terrariums and enclosures;
– Observe openings of pipes, drains, and gaps in walls during maintenance;
– Keep the animal's documentation up to date;
– Consult specialized professionals in case of escape;
– Use protective equipment when attempting to rescue the animal.
Silvia's reunion with Johnny, after five long months, shows that even in improbable situations, the outcome can be happy – provided there is patience and, in this case, a bit of luck in finding the animal precisely in the bathroom drain.