As you can see from my battle wounds, I’m about 220 pounds and it pulled me to the grass,” one of the brave rescuers said.

Both species share a similar geographic range spanning much of India and Southeast Asia. Both the reticulated and timor types of pythons are quite long and large. However, the reticulated python is ...

The reticulated python is the largest snake found in Thailand and usually ranges in size from 1.5 meters to 6.5 meters (5 to 21 feet), weighing up to about 75 kilograms (165 pounds).

In the wild, the snakes are known to eat birds and mammals, "including large species such as deer or boar," according to Zoo Atlanta. ECO Kaufherr with deceased 14-foot reticulated python.

A 14-foot reticulated python, which was found on Long Island, New York, measured nearly the length of a pickup truck after its body was unraveled ...

Patrons and passers-by at a Teck Whye coffee shop recently found themselves in the company of an unusual guest — a reticulated python. The wildlife encounter was captured on video and shared on ...

While Sean says the zoo is unable to accommodate the python, Warren says the snake will be safe with him until they find it an appropriate habitat.

In the wild, reticulated pythons eat a wide variety of mostly bird and mammal prey, including large species such as deer or boar, according to the zoo. They can reach ages beyond 20 years.