They're capable of a powerful bite that can cause nasty injuries. And now scientists say that pythons should be on the menu - at least for those of us wanting to do our bit to help save the planet.

A snake catcher filmed the incredible moment a python devoured a family's pet chicken inside their shed. Gold Coast and Brisbane Snake Catchers shared the video of the 2.5m python swallowing the bird ...

Fancy a plate of fangers and mash? Some researchers say python farms on a commercial scale could provide sustainable alternative protein Dr Daniel Natusch has eaten python in almost every way ...