A plucky zoo cleaner has fought off a python which tried to swallow her in its enclosure. Cleaner Renate Kaiser, 33, was mopping the floor of the giant tiger python's enclosure at the zoo in Uhldingen, Germany, when it attacked.
The 14ft long snake which has about 70 sharp teeth and weighs eight stones, launched a lightning attack on Ms Kaiser's head, according to German media.
A policeman said: "The snake had its jaws around her face. She was in danger of slithering down its gullet."
But the brave cleaner fought back. As its powerful coils began to encircle her. She dug her thumbs into its mouth while zoo staff poured buckets of warm water down its throat.
It became disorientated and released her.
The effect of the water dulled the snake's sense of smell, while the thumbs rammed in its mouth caused it pain.
According to the German media, the python, from Africa, can swallow antelopes and other large animals. Ms Kaiser was treated for bites and shock in hospital.
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