Overview
- Joshua Kimmich said on Tuesday that the German team saw a snake in its Winston‑Salem camp and were told the animal is venomous, so players are keeping their distance.
- The squad is based at The Graylyn Estate and trains on the Wake Forest University campus, where players have noticed abundant local wildlife and landscaping.
- Kimmich praised the large magnolia trees on the grounds and referenced his hobby as a gardener, linking the camp’s flora to past rituals such as the Euro 2024 bonsai.
- The team has not replaced its Euro 2024 canary 'Ringo' and joked that local squirrels would be impractical as a mascot because they are too quick to catch.
- Some outlets named a copperhead as the likely species but the DFB coverage did not specify the snake; no training disruptions or special safety measures have been reported so far beyond players acting cautiously.