A kingsnake is rescued after it is found hiding in a boiler at a home shortly after a new owner moves in. According to reports, the snake slithers out from inside the boiler and surprises the homeowner, who says it “gave a shock.” The incident draws attention to how animals can end up in residential equipment during moves or as homes sit vacant. The snake is described as a “hungry” kingsnake, and rescuers remove it from the boiler and ensure it is handled safely. The available reporting focuses on the moment the animal is discovered and the response to relocate it rather than on injuries, the duration the snake may have been in the boiler, or any broader safety implications. No other details are provided across the cited coverage. The story highlights an unusual but not uncommon situation in which concealed wildlife is discovered within household structures.