A man survived a python attack by biting the snake to death - with villagers then feasting on its remains.

Boljulio Aleria, 48, was riding his motorcycle through a rural road in the town of Antequera in Bohol province, the Philippines, when the 10ft python emerged from grassland and blocked his path.

Boljulio halted his two-wheeler and waited for the serpent to pass, but was shocked when it slithered toward him instead in the early hours of December 20.

The reptile sank its teeth into his arm as it wrapped around his waist trying to constrict him.

Fighting for his life, the local grabbed the python's head with his free hand then bit its neck, tearing off chunks of flesh in a desperate bid to escape.

After 10 minutes, the snake finally loosened its grip and went limp.

Despite being dizzy from blood loss, Boljulio managed to trudge toward the nearest house to call for medics, who arrived at the scene and rushed him to the Governor Celestino Gallares Medical Hospital in Tagbilaran City for treatment.

Speaking to local media following the near-death experience, Boljulio said:'I was on my motorcycle and I stopped because it was on the road and I wanted it to cross. But I was surprised because it attacked me.

'It bit my hand and I let go of the motorcycle. Then its tail looped around my waist. It happened so fast.

'I thought I was going to die if I didn't fight back. And I thought that my only chance was to bite its neck so it would loosen a little bit.

'I bit it until its skin peeled off. And when the skin peeled off, I bit on its flesh. It was only then that it loosened. I was already feeling dizzy because I lost so much blood.'

The snake's fangs had pierced his wrist, but luckily missed puncturing important arteries. Boljulio said it remains were eaten by villagers, who grilled the snake over a fire. Snake is a common dish in the country.

Doctors have prescribed antibiotics for his injuries and have allowed him to go home from the hospital.

The reticulated python is found throughout Southeast Asia, where they live in forests, swamps, canals and even in cities, causing them to come into conflict with humans. The species is one of the world's largest snakes and can eat humans, cats, dogs, birds, rats and other snakes.