Pet-store owner attacked by 20-foot python

(People) A reptile store owner was hospitalized on Monday after being attacked by a 20-ft. python.

Authorities said Terry Wilkins, who owns Captive Born Reptiles in Newport, Kentucky, was cleaning the snake's cage with a friend when the reptile attacked, biting him and then wrapping itself around Wilkins' head and neck, WLWT reports.

The friend tried to get the snake to let go by throwing hot water on it, but it wrapped around Wilkins tighter, so she called police.

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