Giant Python Captured After Years in Market Pipe
A massive python that had lived in a market pipe in Ang Thong for years was captured by rescue workers after vendors reported frequent sightings. The snake, as thick as a human leg, caused fear among sellers who initially mistook it for a rat. Foundation rescuers spent an hour breaking concrete to remove the reptile, ending years of anxiety for the market community.
On November 12, 2026, vendors at the Phra Khrueang Market, or Municipal Fresh Market 1 in Talat Luang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ang Thong Province, were gripped by fear after finding a huge python residing in a pipe for years. The snake's body was roughly the thickness of a human leg. At first, vendors thought it was a rat living in the pipe and paid it no mind. Later, the python began frequently poking its head out, causing anxiety and discomfort as they never knew when it might strike. They called the Por Teck Tung Foundation rescue team for help. Officers spent about an hour capturing the snake, which was difficult because it hid inside the pipe. They had to use tools to break the surrounding concrete to create an opening before successfully removing the python. The incident brought peace of mind to vendors after years of unease.
