A large snake was found 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 ABC7 Los Angeles. The report provides information about the rescue effort and the discovery of the python in the backyard.