Madhya Pradesh family's washing machine becomes hiding spot for a 7-foot snake

A family in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni was left terrified after discovering a seven-foot-long snake inside their washing machine.Madhya Pradesh family's washing machine becomes hiding spot for a 7-foot snakeNew Delhi,Oct 13, 2026 17:46 ISTA family in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni got a terrifying surprise while preparing to wash clothes when they discovered a seven-foot-long snake hiding inside their washing machine.The women in the family were preparing to wash clothes when they opened the cover of the washing machine and spotted a snake sitting on top of a pipe inside. Startled by the sight, they immediately put the cover back on and called a snake rescuer for help.Soon after, Praveen Tiwari, a snake rescuer, arrived at the house and carefully pulled the reptile out of the washing machine using a stick. He then held the reptile with his bare hands as he proceeded with the rescue.Tiwari identified the seven-foot-long reptile as a dhaman, or rat snake, and said it was non-venomous. Explaining that people often fear the species because of its colour and size, he reassured the family that it was not poisonous. The snake was subsequently rescued and released safely into the forest.- Ends