“It was just crazy, just crazy.” That’s how a witness described the wild scene that unfolded in a quiet Garland, Texas neighborhood.
The neighborhood got an unexpected visitor when a 15-foot-long python decided to join the block party. The giant reticulated python was first spotted slithering through a yard before it made its way to a truck, where it circled and trapped a man on top of the vehicle.
Yes, you read that right—on top of the truck. And honestly, it’s exactly where I would’ve been, too.
The Snake’s Wild Ride
The snake’s path didn’t stop there. According to FOX4 Dallas, the python managed to slither under the truck hood and into the engine bay, which added a terrifying twist to the already chaotic situation.
“It was just crazy, just crazy,” said Lilly Diaz, a witness to the shocking event.
Animal Control to the Rescue
Thankfully, animal control officers were quick to respond. But as you can imagine, the snake wasn’t too happy about being evicted. Reports say that the python even lunged at the officers while they tried to wrangle it.
With a rope and a lot of courage, the officers finally managed to free the massive snake from the truck. They covered its head with a blanket and gently guided it into a containment box. Despite the wild ordeal, the python and everyone involved were unharmed.
A Mystery Snake
Reticulated pythons are native to Southeast Asia, and they can grow up to 16 feet or more. So it’s definitely unusual for one to be hanging out in a Texas neighborhood. How the snake ended up there remains a mystery.