Giant Python Takes Over Malaysian Home

Imagine coming home one day to find that your house has been invaded.

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Not by burglars or pests..

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But by the world’s longest snakes – a reticulated pythons.

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This was the reality for a homeowner in Malaysia.

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Reticulated pythons are the longest snakes in the world, with some reaching up to 19 feet in length.

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They are also the third heaviest snakes, with some specimens weighing up to 160 pounds.

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In the video the homeowner discovered a group of these massive reptiles had taken up residence in the ceiling of their house.

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The pythons, known for their length and weight, had made themselves so comfortable that the ceiling eventually collapsed under their combined weight.

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While seeing these massive creatures in one’s home can be terrifying, there is a silver lining.

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While the homeowner may have lost a ceiling, they can rest assured that their home is free of unwanted critters.

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