Imagine discovering a venomous snake while doing laundry—this was the reality for a Chester, Virginia, man on September 17. As he attempted to wash his clothes, he spotted a copperhead snake lounging atop his washer and dryer in the laundry room next to his bedroom. Virginia Wildlife Management and Control responded to the unusual call for help. “Tuesday evening and we’re out getting a #venomous #copperhead off of a young man’s washer & dryer, at an apartment complex, out in #Chester, #Virginia!… We never know what we’re gonna get called out to!” the company shared on Facebook. Fortunately, before professionals arrived to safely handle the situation, the man narrowly avoided a bite from the reptile, according to the Miami Herald. This incident highlights the unexpected dangers that can lurk in even the most mundane moments.