Python hunter Bayo Hernandez prefers his snake ground up like hamburger meat with ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Another hunter fancies the slithering scourge of the Everglades in a stir fry or chili.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s recipe for the snake is diced python in a lettuce wrap with shallots, pineapple, and jalapeno. Florida Department of Health established an advisory of “do not consume ...

Editor's note: This story originally published in 2024. Python hunter Bayo Hernandez prefers his snake ground up like hamburger meat with ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Another hunter fancies the ...

Scientists have unlocked the mystery of how Burmese pythons digest bones without leaving any trace in their droppings. The secret lies in specialized intestinal cells that collect excess calcium and ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey. Pythons can eat prey over 100% of their body mass, including deer and bobcats. Just ...

Burmese pythons are remarkable predators capable of swallowing prey whole, from fur to bones. Yet, when they excrete, no skeletal remains are visible in their faeces. For years, this puzzled ...

Behind the admittedly theatrical facade lies a culinary experience that deserves recognition, particularly when it comes to their legendary Beef Lava Nachos—a dish so satisfying it justifies the drive ...

Once largely a rural phenomenon, eating everything from bats to elephants is increasingly popular in cities too.

Animal photography has a way of showing the beauty, character, and mystery of the creatures we share our world with. It ...

Next time you’re debating whether a quesadilla is worth a long drive, remember there’s a place in Lake Buena Vista where the cheese is perfectly melted, the chicken is impeccably seasoned, and yes, ...