Five monster 16ft (5.4m) pythons have been rescued after being spotted by terrified residents on the loose in the UK countryside.
The giant reticulated pythons - which are the world's longest species of snake - were dumped by a cruel pet owner in woodland in north Lincolnshire.
Four of the huge reptiles were recovered after being spotted slithering around in the undergrowth in the Twigmoor and Cleatham areas on June 13 and 14.
The alarming discovery prompted Humberside Police to issue a warning to pet owners to keep dogs on leads as the creatures were known for 'crushing prey to death.'
