While it is easier for Python to grab anyone, a recent video captures a snake's intense struggle to break free from a rope.
Encountering a wild animal, especially giant pythons, can be both jaw-dropping and spine-chilling. These serpents, known for their immense size and quick movements, can send shivers down anyone's spine. While it is easier for them to grab anyone, a recent video that has been making waves on the internet features a python's intense struggle to break free from a rope. In the clip, the snake seems to have eaten something heavy, which left it struggling to move freely or lift the body. The video was shared by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda on Twitter, which captures the moment when the python crosses a fence and becomes entangled in the rope.[/b]
The video has garnered over 48,000 views, leaving social media users stunned by the snake's immense size. According to information from news.com.au, Associate Professor Bryan Fry from the University of Queensland has identified the species in the video as a reticulated python and claimed it's a non-venomous snake. However, Bryan was disheartened with the sight and called it animal abuse. Reportedly, these pythons are among the largest snake species found in India and globally. The IFS officer who shared the video wrote, "Caught in the trap after a happy meal."
A user expressed amazement at the snake's massive size.
Another suggested that it's a reticulated python and they are found somewhere in Southeast Asia.
An individual appreciated the efforts of the forest officials in ensuring its safety.
One user humorously mentioned that they would have had a heart attack if they came across such a large snake in person.
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Meanwhile, the Director and principal ecologist of WILD Conservation, Kane Durrant mentioned that reticulated pythons can reach a total length of approximately 8 meters. Kane stated that while they are not entirely rare in South East Asia, their population has declined in recent years due to human-related issues. This includes being hunted for their skin and meat, as well as being killed out of fear that they might pose a threat to livestock or even humans.
Kane further acknowledged that people often associate size with fear, believing that "the bigger something is, the more dangerous it may be." He explained that an animal's size doesn't necessarily relate to its level of danger. To prove his point, he cited examples from Australia, where many eastern brown snakes and red-bellied black snakes are relatively small, measuring around 1 to 1.5 meters in length, yet they are highly venomous.
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