Pet store owner critically injured by python

A python, reported to be 20 feet in length, critically injured a pet store owner in Newport Ohio in an apparent feeding mishap. According to media reports store owner Terry Wilkins was feeding the snake when it latched onto his arm and wrapped around his head, neck, and torso. Wilkens was not breathing when officers arrived to free him but he did resume breathing before he was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

"It was only by the grace of God that one of the officers knew how to deal with snakes," - police chief Tom Collins

The owner appears to be recovering after two officers pried off the 125-pound python that was wrapped around his head, neck and torso, according Collins. The snake is currently alive and being held at the store where the incident occurred. Police are working with animal control to determine if the animal will need to be removed from the shop. Click here to read more at WCPO Gallery photo by ahas