Python Swallows Family's Kitten

A Darwin, Australia, family said its 8-week-old kitten was swallowed whole by a python that invaded its backyard.

Asha McLaren said her daughter, 14-year-old Taara, went to feed the family’s five adult cats and four kittens at about 7 a.m. Tuesday when she noticed one of the young felines, named Kohl, was missing and a massive snake was in its place, The Australian reported Wednesday.

McLaren said a professional snake catcher captured the python and an X-ray was taken that proved the bulge in its belly was indeed from eating the kitten.