A HOTEL guest was left terrified after finding a snake had wrapped around her arm while she was sleeping.
Melinda Major was staying at Hampton Inn in Memphis, Tennessee when she made the horrifying discovery.
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Melinda, who was staying in a room on the second floor, woke up after she felt something crawling on her arm.
At first she thought it was her husband, only to remember that he wasn’t staying in the room with her.
The Nashville-local explained: “I felt something cross my arm this morning, looked over and it was a snake.”
As soon as she saw the reptile, she leapt up and threw it from her arm.
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She explained: “It landed back on the bed and I jumped up on the desk and called the front office for them to come.”
Despite the brave reaction, Melinda admitted she was not a fan of the creature.
She told CNN: “I can deal with spiders and all the icky things, but snakes are not my thing.”
Melinda added that it was a “scary situation”.
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Hampton Inn Walnut Grove General Manager Jason Arndt explained in a statement to Fox13: “The safety and security of our guests is at our upmost priority at all times at the Hampton Inn Memphis-Walnut Grove/Baptist Hospital East.
“Upon learning of the incident, the hotel immediately removed the snake and alerted pest control who surveyed the room further.”
It was later revealed to be a green garden snake which somehow got into the room.
Despite the traumatic incident, Melinda said it wouldn’t put her off from staying again, having been a frequent guest of the hotel.
She explained: “They did compensate my room and took care of me. They were very nice to me.”
Are garden snakes poisonous?
Garden snakes, also known as garter snacks, are some of the most common snakes in North America.
According to LiveScience, however, they are relatively harmless.
They explain: “They are relatively harmless, although some species do possess a mild neurotoxic venom.”
However, the venom is not dangerous to humans.
If bitten, it can cause minor swelling or itching although no anti-venom is required.
The wound should be cleaned thoroughly with antiseptic.
Anyone scared of snakes should avoid an island near Brazil, dubbed Snake Island, which is home to 4,000 vipers with venom that can melt your skin.
Thankfully, the UK is home to only one venomous snake, the adder, which isn’t deadly.
Sun Online Travel has contacted Hilton Hotels for comment.
