A large snake was discovered in a New Jersey backyard. The snake, an 8-foot Burmese python, had eaten an opossum that was under a shed. The rescue of the python required help from a local contractor.

This contractor assisted by removing floorboards from the shed, allowing responders to safely access the animal. Further details about this incident are available from ABC13 Houston, including the specifics of the rescue effort and the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the snake.