WATCH | 'It's coming out': Vets remove beach towel from python's stomach

A video showing the removal of a towel from the stomach of a python has left social media squirming. 

The video, shared by CBS News on Twitter, shows veterinarians at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (Sash) in Australia remove a beach towel from the bowels of a jungle carpet python named Monty.

The 18-year-old snake was brought in after being spotted eating the towel the night before. 

Dr Olivia Clarke and her team were able to remove the garment after a lengthy procedure, involving a flexible endoscope and long forceps.

She confirmed that Monty had made “a full recovery” and was back to her eating ways.