Phuket python pipe rescue pics go viral
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: The Thai social media world is praising Phuket rescue volunteers for their brave work after photos of a huge python being rescued from the fate of a Phuket underground pipe, went viral on on Facebook.

The photos, initially posted yesterday, Saturday morning on the (June 20) on the “Kusoldhamma Joot Thung Thong” (Thai language) page, showed Phuket Kusoldham rescue workers freeing the snake, which was estimated to weight about three kilogrammes and measure about 2.5 meters long.

Thai social media consumers shared the photos, accompanied with comments such as "Kusondham does a lot more than collected dead bodies!"

The reticulated python – Ngoo Luam in Thai – was reportedly stuck inside a pipe under the road near Khao Kad viewpoint in Phuket Muang’s Vichit sub district, and it took rescue workers 15 minutes to free it, before it was brought to the Khao Prataew National Reserve in Thalang, where it was freed.

This protected forest is reportedly where rescue workers go to relase all snakes and animals they catch in populated areas in Phuket.

Have you got a snake to report, contact Kusoldham on 076 246 301, or see our Q&A about this topic here.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-python-pipe-rescue-pics-go-viral-52875.php

-- Phuket News 2015-06-21

Must look up the definition of huge.

Is "three kilograms" correct? I don't know much about pythons but would assume 30 kg would be the actual weight.

Brave people putting their foot on the poor creature.

I am keenly awaiting the next installment of this pythonesque drama.

Headline to read

"Freed pipe python kills 15 in retribution for foiling suicide attempt".

I am not surprised the definition of 'huge' is in error by Pattaya residents.

After all they visit the bars and are told on a regular basis, 'omg it's huge'