Farida : Python Swallows Woman in Indonesia: Horrifying Incident Sparks Fear and Shock

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An amethystine python (Morelia amethistina), also known as the scrub python sticking out its forked tongue pictured in its enclosure at Faunia Zoo. This snake it’s one of the largest snakes in the world. (Photo by Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Gett

A tragic incident unfolded in Indonesia as a missing woman, identified as Farida, was discovered to have been eaten alive by a massive python. The horrifying discovery was made by her husband and residents of Kalempang village in South Sulawesi province.

Farida, aged 45, went missing on Thursday night, prompting a search effort by the local community. Her body was eventually found inside the reticulated python on Friday, leading to a harrowing revelation of the events that transpired.

The search for the missing mother of four commenced after she failed to return home on Thursday night, as confirmed by village chief Suardi Rosi.

Her husband, Noni, expressed deep regret at letting his wife go out alone, stating, “If I had been with her that day, the snake would not have dared to touch her.” He further expressed sorrow for the suffering she endured and the impact on their family.

Such incidents, while rare, have been reported in Indonesia in the past. Last year, a monstrous 26-foot-long python was killed by residents in Southeast Sulawesi’s Tinanggea district after it was found strangling and consuming a local farmer.

In 2018, a similar incident occurred when a 54-year-old woman was discovered dead inside a 23-foot-long snake in Southeast Sulawesi’s Muna town. These tragic events serve as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by these giant reptiles.

The Reticulated Python: Indonesia’s Largest Snake

The reticulated python, known for its immense size, is considered the world’s longest snake and is native to Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Borneo. The largest recorded reticulated python measured 32 feet in length and weighed a staggering 350 pounds, according to Reptiles Magazine.

While the snake’s natural diet primarily consists of rodents, larger specimens have been known to prey on animals such as pigs, civets, bearcats, and even primates.

In the United States, federal law prohibits the importation of reticulated pythons, except under specific permits for zoological, educational, medical, and scientific purposes. Despite this, some reptile enthusiasts may breed these snakes as pets, although they require ample space due to their size and should only be cared for by dedicated and knowledgeable keepers, as advised by Reptile Supply.

The incident involving Farida serves as a grim reminder of the potential dangers posed by these formidable creatures and highlights the importance of vigilance when living in areas inhabited by such wildlife.

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