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Wildlife influencer narrowly escapes being constricted by 19-foot reticulated python

10/15/2026

Mike Holston, a wildlife influencer known on social media as The Real Tarzann, came close to losing a wrestling match to a 19-foot reticulated python.

During the encounter, the snake wrapped one of Holston's arms and both of his legs simultaneously, tightening its grip in what he described as his toughest battle with a snake yet.

Holston, who holds a blue belt in jiu-jitsu, acknowledged the danger while being filmed. He told his cameraman, "I'm okay.

But I won't be in a second." The python struck toward him multiple times before Holston grabbed its head. The snake then began wrapping its body around him, leading Holston to admit, "I'm losing this battle, guys.

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