According to the provincial Department of Forest Protection, the reticulated python was found by Phan Thi Hanh’s family in Thai Yen Commune, Duc Tho District eight years ago when it weighed just less than a kilo.
The python released back to the wild
After efforts by the department to persuade the family, they agreed to hand over the animal to be released back to the wild.
This kind of python often lives near rivers and streams. They can swim very well and are mainly active at night.
A rare pheasant in Ha Tinh was also recently set free.
