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A 1969 8mm home movie from India captures a snake-handling routine gone awry. A man in traditional light-colored clothing crouches on a sun-dappled concrete surface, attempting to control a dark snake that writhes and escapes. The snake slithers across the ground while the man struggles to regain control, his feet and hands visible in the frame. The footage shows natural daylight with strong shadows, typical of outdoor Super 8 film, and features the authentic grain and color saturation of vintage 8mm home movies.
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