This is the terrifying moment a massive 10ft python was caught in a resident's attic in Thailand.

The beast sparked panic when it slithered into the home in Ang Thong province on June 5.

Homeowner Pranee, 55, called expert reptile catchers after spotting the snake hanging from the rafters of the house

Footage shows snake wrangler Ratha Tapianthong using a snare pole to drag the predator down from its perch 13ft above ground.

When the python fell to the floor, she grabbed hold of it, only for it to start wrapping around her arm. It took around five minutes for her to uncoil the serpent's powerful grip.

The creature was then placed in a sack to be released into the wilderness.

Ratha said: 'The python was strong and aggressive. It wrapped my arm and wouldn't let go. It really put up a fight, but we managed to catch it before it could cause harm.'

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.