Python produces large slabs of white meat similar to chicken filet. Scientists are learning more about what sources of meat could serve as more sustainable alternatives to beef, pork and chicken.

Move over, lab-grown meat: Python could be the food of the future. These scaly reptiles may be one of the most sustainable animals to farm on the planet, according to new research published last week ...

Python meat is a low-effort and sustainable protein alternative that could soon slither onto our dinner plates, scientists suggest. The researchers argue there are a plethora of benefits to farming ...

Q. Why should python hunters (and others) think twice about eating python meat? FWC: Some Burmese pythons removed from the Everglades that have been tested for mercury levels had high amounts of ...

Robyn White is a Newsweek Nature Reporter based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on wildlife, science and the environment. Robyn joined Newsweek in 2022 having previously worked at environmental ...

A study conducted on two snake farms has found that breeding pythons for meat is more energy and resource-efficient than current livestock production, offering a viable protein alternative. When you ...

Pythons, the long, slithering reptiles that can grow up to 33 feet—about the length of a bus—are usually known for their role in the animal kingdom and the fashion industry. But have you ever ...

How do you take your python — deep-fried or sautéed in spices and olive oil? Though you might want to think twice for placing your order. The Florida Department of Health has recently penned an ...