8-foot Burmese python found in New Jersey backyard after eating opossum under shed

A large snake was found in a New Jersey backyard. The snake, an 8-foot Burmese python, had eaten an opossum that was under a shed. Rescuers needed help to safely access the animal.

A local contractor assisted with the rescue effort. The contractor helped remove floorboards of the shed, allowing responders to reach the python. Further details about the rescue and the snake are available from the source, ABC7 News.