Forest department officials have rescued six pythons trapped in reinforced concrete pipes in the east Indian state of Odisha.

The incident took place on January 12 in the small village of Gajamara located in the state's Dhenkanal district.

Footage shows a snake-catcher crawling backwards after catching one of the pythons, with two other teammates seen waiting at the entrance to assist.

In total six pythons were recovered from the underground piping, with one being 18-feet in length.

According to the reports, the pythons were first discovered by the locals who heard a strange noise coming out of the pipes.

After the rescue operation, the snakes were released into the nearby forests.

Forest department officials have rescued six pythons trapped in reinforced concrete pipes(hume pipes) in the east Indian state of Odisha.
The incident took place on January 12 in the small village of Gajamara located in the state's Dhenkanal district.
Visuals show the snake catcher crawling backwards after catching a python, two other teammates are also seen waiting at the entrance to assist.
As the men drag the snake out of the den, it starts to turn and twist its body, displacing its threatening fangs in full view.
The locals gathered at the scene, cheer and comment on the surprising length of the reptiles.
Footage also shows another python laid on the ground as the passersby examine its uncoiled body.
According to the reports, the pythons were first discovered by the locals who heard a strange noise coming out of the pipes.
Upon investigation, they found six pythons with one being 18-foot long, after the rescue operation, the snakes were released into the nearby forests.