A man in Sulawesi, who was reported missing on Sunday, was found inside a belly of a python.

The horrifying discovery was made by the villagers, who went on a search to find Akbar Salubiro.

The Daily Mail today reported that the python was found next to his garden.

Akbar, 25, was last seen on Sunday morning, when he set out to harvest palm, but when he failed to come home that evening, the villagers decided to look for him.

According to reports from Indonesia media, Akbar's was visible from the outside of the reptile's belly.

Villagers had to use an 18-inch hunting knife to cut open its stomach.

The video of the snake's belly being cut is now viral on YouTube.