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An unexpected discovery inside a centuries-old family heirloom startled residents of Kalarahanga village, located on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. A live snake was found inside a 300-year-old wooden chest, preserved over seven generations in the home of local resident Parikshit Pathi on Thursday.

According to Parikshit's family, they noticed the presence of the snake yesterday and immediately shut the chest without disturbing it. Concerned for safety, they contacted the Snake Helpline. Snake rescuer Purnachandra Das arrived at the scene and successfully retrieved a 3-foot-long non-venomous snake.

After its safe rescue, the non-v...