Python Rescued by Bogor Firefighters After Attacking Residents’ Chickens and Ducks

A python was rescued by firefighters in Tegal Panjang village, Cariu district, Bogor, West Java, after it preyed on residents’ livestock.

Bogor Regency Fire and Rescue Agency chief Yudi Santosa said the incident happened on Friday (6 November). The owner heard noises coming from the animals’ enclosure.

“As the informant was about to leave the house, they heard the chickens making a noise from the chicken and duck enclosure,” Yudi said on Saturday (7 November 2026).

The owner then checked the enclosure and saw a python preying on the chickens and ducks.

“The informant then decided to contact the Cariu Fire and Rescue Service to evacuate the batik python,” he said.

After receiving the report, firefighters went to the scene and removed the snake from the enclosure.

“The situation was brought under control, and the team successfully evacuated the snake,” he said.