A snake over one meter long caused disruption at a school in Nîmes, France, on Monday morning, coinciding with the national philosophy baccalaureate exam. Maintenance staff discovered the reptile within the school building and were unable to safely remove it themselves. Firefighters from the Gard department were subsequently called to the scene to capture and relocate the snake. The incident caused a momentary pause to preparations for the important exam, but did not appear to directly interrupt the testing process. Authorities have not released details regarding the species of snake. No injuries were reported as a result of the unexpected visitor. The event has generated local interest due to the unusual timing during a major academic event.