MOUNT PENN, Pennsylvania -- A venomous snake that was lurking in a Berks County basement bit a woman who was doing laundry.
The copperhead sprang out from the foundation wall Tuesday.
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The home is at the base of Neversink Mountain, which experts say is a common breeding ground for venomous snakes.
The woman's boyfriend says she's in good condition.
The Fish and Boat Commission captured the snake and relocated it back in the wild.
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Officials believe the reptile was trying to shield itself from the rainy weather.
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