Snakes on a plate: pythons touted as protein alternative

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 17, 2024 6:47 pm

UTTARADIT, Thailand — In a warehouse in the lush humid farmlands of central Thailand, thousands of pythons lie coiled in containers, rearing and striking at the glass as people pass by.

They are being raised for their robust, diamond-patterned skins, which are sold to high-end European fashion houses for belts, bags and handbags, but some scientists and industry insiders believe the snakes' true value could lie in their meat.

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