'World's Biggest' Burmese Python Lives In A Three Bed Semi (Apt?)

[Bogertophis]

I was always told that for every 4 feet after 8 feet, you need an additional person. Even with his partner, it would not be enough people around in case of an emergency, right? I mean realistically that rule is hard to follow... I'm not even sure how effective it is, but definitely better than being alone with a big snake like that should accidents happen, which are uncommon but big things are going to move in big ways. Forgive my ignorance, is there a way to save yourself without assistance?

Nope, a snake that size can EASILY restrain & kill a human, even a big strong guy (like this guy) is NOT safe.

I don't know of any exact rule for safety, since everyone has different size, strength, experience & issues, but if this guy works this snake alone, he's just an accident waiting to make a headline...& not a good headline for the snake-keeping community.

Many say to keep alcohol or vinegar on hand to make the snake release a bite, but that only helps if you can get a hand & arm free... And a person could be very dead before a group of people could get this snake off. Not saying that any snakes "want" to kill people...nothing further from the truth...but misperceptions do happen, & snakes may either be defensive or worse, food-aggressive. Can happen pretty fast.