On a routine morning, a snake lunged out of a shoe at a man and woman.
Here's what to know
The man called a snake charmer to remove the reptile, according to NewsX.
Footage showed the snake hiding in the shoe.
The account did not identify the species, so it was unknown if it was venomous.
More background
The hiding place may seem unusual, but its appeal to a snake is less surprising. The interior of a shoe can be cool, dark, and devoid of threats.
Anyone can come unexpectedly close to wildlife if it's hiding in a shoe or similarly enticing area. Footwear left outside or items in a shed, for example, can offer the shelter snakes seek.
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Reaching for footwear or putting it on can turn a snake's shelter into a potentially dangerous encounter.
Such experiences are often shaped by human development or actions, as the BBC noted.
What can be done?
NewsX recommended inspecting footwear before putting it on.
Shoes kept outdoors or anywhere snakes might seek shelter deserve particular attention.
Handling a discovered snake yourself is not advisable. Call a qualified snake rescuer and keep your distance.
The man who found the snake joked he'd be keeping his shoes up high from now on.
Where can I learn more?
Other people have also discovered snakes hiding in shoes and similar everyday objects.
• A Virginia parent dismissed his son's warning before finding a ringneck inside a shoe.
• In South Africa, a shopper spotted a green snake inside a display shoe.
• In India, a schoolboy reached toward his bicycle seat before a spectacled cobra spread its hood.
• A snake in South Africa lunged at its handlers as a narrator warned it was upset.
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