Hunters participating in the Florida Python Challenge in July will have an abundance of python meet. But it is advised that it not be eaten.

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.

Snakes: They’re what’s for dinner. Or they could be, if Florida scientists determine that it’s safe to put snakes on a plate. The effort is part of the state’s ongoing attempt to cull pythons, an ...

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 ...