An Indonesian woman was found dead in the belly of a seven-metre-long python in central Indonesia.

The missing victim, 54-year-old Wa Tiba, was recovered from the bloated snake who was captured and killed near the place where she went missing.

The villagers killed the swollen snake and dissected its stomach on the island of Muna, offshore of Sulawesi.

Footprints

Muna Police chief Agung Ramos Paretongan Sinaga said the housewife disappeared after she went to inspect her plantation around one kilometer away from her house.

Wa Tiba's family became anxious as she did not return home even the next day.

Her sister went looking for her at the plantation, only to find her her footprints, a torch, slippers and a machete on the ground.

Head first

Wa Tiba's family and villagers launched a search for her.

Another police official said that villagers found the giant serpent lying about 30 metres from Wa Tiba's sandals and machete, adding she was swallowed head first and her body was found intact.

According to Faris, the victims garden is located in a rocky area with caves and cliffs believed to contain many snakes.