They’re scaly, fork-tongued and can measure upward of 20 feet long. Pythons may also be one of the most Earth-friendly meats to farm on the planet. A group of researchers studied two large ...

Although python farming presents a promising solution for sustainable meat production, there are challenges to making it a mainstream food option. One of the biggest hurdles is cultural perception.

In a year-long study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated python farming potential in Southeast Asia, specifically inspecting two species, the reticulated and Burmese pythons.

The Burmese python is considered an invasive species in the Everglades and has been wiping out other animals such as the marsh rabbit. The concern with eating the snakes is their high mercury levels.

They’re scaly, fork-tongued and can measure upward of 20 feet long. Pythons may also be one of the most Earth-friendly meats to farm on the planet. A group of researchers studied two large python ...