Python Perches on Fence as Bogor Residents Call Fire Brigade

An adult python was found in a residential area of Bendungan village, Ciawi district, Bogor, West Java. The snake was perched on a resident’s concrete fence.

“According to the person who reported it, the snake was seen resting on top of the concrete fence,” Bogor Regency Fire and Rescue Agency chief Yudi Santosa said on Thursday (22 October 2026).

The incident took place at 9pm on Wednesday (21 October). Concerned residents asked firefighters to help remove the snake.

“Fearing it could endanger local residents, they reported it to the Ciawi sector of the Bogor Regency Fire and Rescue Agency and asked for assistance in evacuating the snake,” he said.

Firefighters promptly went to the scene to capture it. They were able to remove the snake quickly using a range of equipment.

Yudi said the snake had not attacked or injured anyone. Officers successfully captured it.

“The snake was on the concrete fence, and the officers carried out the evacuation easily. It took about 15 minutes,” he said.