The man was attacked by his own pet python around his neck in the streets of Taiwan as bystanders tried to trap the snake in a bucket after the bite left the victim on the floor.
A 26-year-old man collapsed in the street after his own snake had not only bitten him but appeared to constrict him, causing a loss of balance and respiratory issues, as eyewitnesses claimed the animal lunged at him, causing immediate panic.
The owner, named Lin, hit his head on the ground following a strong snake bite, in what was a bizarre attack after he had the Burmese python wrapped around his neck like a scarf.
He was rushed to the hospital in Pingtung, Taiwan, but it is thought that the victim is not seriously injured, as the species is non-venomous but he did lose consciousness with Lin collapsing to the floor as the photos show him in some distress.
Onlookers saw bystanders battling to put the snake in a bucket to stop the reptile from causing any more harm.
After the bite occurred, family members and Lin’s girlfriend warned him to stop keeping snakes as pets, and he himself had previously ignored warnings about keeping the species as one of his own.
He clearly feels guilty about what happened and has taken full responsibility for the incident, suggesting that he should have been more aware of how dangerous it was to keep the python as a pet.
To make matters even more bizarre as to why Lin kept a snake as a pet, he revealed that it was not his first rodeo with an injury involving the animal.
The Taiwan citizen had been hospitalised in September after being bitten, and you’d think the 26-year-old has now learnt his lesson following the second attack.
When he was asked if he would continue to bring a snake out with him in public, Lin made it clear that he wouldn’t carry his pet around his neck or shoulders, opting to take safer precautions in the future.
He also emphasised the importance of understanding the behaviour of animals like these snakes, especially considering the python was enduring its mating season, more than likely making the reptile more dangerous.
Following his distressing attack, Lin made it clear how grateful he was to the bystanders, vendors and emergency responders who assisted him following the bite.
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