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15ft python is first snake in world to get cancer treatment normally for humans

  • Posted on August 20, 2026
  • By The Daily Star
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  • 1 min read
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In a groundbreaking medical achievement, veterinarians at Chester Zoo successfully treated a 15-foot python diagnosed with jawbone cancer using electrochemotherapy, a technique traditionally reserved for human patients. The 40-kilogram reptile responded remarkably well to this innovative approach, making a full recovery and regaining her vibrant personality. This case represents a significant milestone in exotic animal medicine, demonstrating how advanced human cancer therapies can be adapted to treat complex conditions in large reptiles, expanding treatment possibilities for endangered species and captive wildlife.

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15ft python is first snake in world to get cancer treatment normally for humans
15ft python is first snake in world to get cancer treatment normally for humans

Vets at Chester Zoo say the 40kg reptile is back to her “bright and feisty self” after undergoing electrochemotherapy for a cancerous tumour on her jawbone
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