Jennifer Baker, 30, discovered a real snake in what she thought was an empty box after her daughter's party. Initially mistaking it for a toy, she realized the truth when it started moving. The snake, belonging to a neighbor, was safely returned home, though how it ended up in the box remains a mystery.
Unexpected Surprise: Real Snake Found in 'Empty' Box After Children's Party
Unexpected Surprise: Real Snake Found in 'Empty' Box After Children's Party
Does the box look empty? Think again. Just ask 30-year-old Jennifer.
Jennifer Baker, 30, was about to place what she believed was an empty box on top of the oven while cleaning up after her daughter's party.
Later, when Jennifer intended to take the box to recycling, she noticed it felt much heavier.
Suddenly, a snake fell out, reports BBC.
Jennifer Thought the Snake Was a Toy
At first, Jennifer thought it was a toy left behind by a friend at the party. But when the snake started moving, she realized it was alive.
She panicked.
"I stared at the snake and started screaming: 'It's real!'"
Thoughts raced: How did a snake end up in her kitchen?
The Snake Mystery Solved
Jennifer's screams prompted her mother to rush in to help. Together, they tried to coax the snake back into the box.
However, this was easier said than done, especially when the snake attempted to coil around Jennifer's arm.
The mystery of the snake was later solved: It belonged to a neighbor on the same street. The snake was able to return home after the drama.
How it ended up in the box after the party remains unclear, but hopefully, only toy snakes are in Jennifer's future.