So you may have heard of the crazy story in the news about the man who went to relieve himself in the bathroom when a Python appeared in the toilet basin and bit him. An unusual ordeal that put him in hospital until he recovered. All of us gave a sigh of relief when we read that this happened in far flung Asia.

Another Snake in the Works

However did you know that snakes are important for anyone in the plumbing industry? In fact it’s very rare that you would ever meet a plumber without one. What is really confusing is that this ‘snake’ is also known as the ‘electric eel’. So what is the snake or eel that will be amongst a Plumbers tools? The Plumber’s Snake is the humble apparatus used to get rid of difficult clogs you might find in the plumbing system. Just as there are different variations of real snakes, there are also different variations in the plumbing type. The correct Plumber’s Snake must be used for the right job.

We are sure you will not be battling with a Python in your plumbing system anytime soon but if you are battling with a stubborn clog in the pipes call for the help of Poulton Plumbing and his Plumber’s Snake.