Missing Woman Found Dead in the Belly of a Python Caught in Rubber Plantation — Indonesia

The body of a missing woman in Indonesia was discovered the following day inside the stomach of a python that was seen in the rubber plantation where she works.

Local reports stated that a woman who worked on an Indonesian rubber plantation was discovered dead inside the stomach of a seven-meter python.

On Sunday morning, Jahrah, a 54-year-old woman, left for work on a plantation in the Jambi province of Sumatra.

Her husband reported her missing after she failed to return home that evening.

Her husband located her sandals, headscarf, jacket, and the tools she used at work while looking for her on Sunday night, police told local media.

He then called for assistance. A python was seen nearby early the next morning.

AKP S Harefa, the local police chief, said in an interview with the Detik news site, that a 7-meter-long python was discovered during a search by the security team and locals around the rubber plantation.

This snake is thought to have preyed on the victim, and when they finally caught it, they discovered the victim's body inside the snake.

Pythons and Their Kills

Pythons normally eat small animals, ingest their prey whole, and kill by constriction. These animals swallowing a human whole are a rare occurrence.

On the island of Muna, off the coast of Sulawesi, a woman was discovered in 2018 after being sucked by a huge python.

She had vanished from her garden, which was located at the bottom of a rocky cliff.

Snakes can be found in the region, which dwells in its cavernous homes.

In the village of Salubiro on the island of Sulawesi, a farmer was killed and devoured by a giant python a year earlier, The Guardian reports.

Snake bites affect a far greater number of people. About 5.4 million snake bite cases occur annually, and between 1.8 and 2.7 million results in poisoning, according to the World Health Organization.

In rural areas with higher levels of poverty, agricultural workers and children are most at risk.

Snake Bites

There might be times when a snake bite is not noticeable. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), here are the common symptoms:

Wounds with puncture marks
Redness, bleeding, swelling, bruising, or blistering around the bite
Tenderness and intense pain at the site of the bite
Vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea
Labored breathing, and in some extreme cases, the patient's breathing may stop altogether
Low blood pressure, instantaneous heart rate, and weak pulse
Unsettled vision
Mint, metallic, or rubber taste in the mouth
Increased sweating and salivation
Tingling or numbness around the face and possibly on the limbs
Twitching muscles

First aid for snake bites includes:

Call emergency medical services locally or dial 911 to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
If you can, take a picture of the snake while keeping your distance. Treatment for a snake bite may be aided by identifying the snake.
Keep calm.
While waiting for EMS personnel to arrive, administer first aid.
- Lay or sit while maintaining a neutral, comfortable position, making sure that there is no pressure on the bite.
- Before swelling begins, take off any jewelry and watches.
- Clean the bite using water and soap.
- Dress the bite with a fresh, dry bandage.
- The leading edge of any tenderness or swelling should be noted on the skin, along with the time.