Python farming in Thailand and other countries offers a flexible, efficient response to global food insecurity, with higher feed-to-meat efficiency than poultry, beef, and crickets.

A study in the journal Nature suggests that python farming in Thailand and other countries could offer a flexible and efficient response to global food insecurity, as the snakes can tolerate high temperatures, reproduce quickly, and grow faster than traditional sources of animal protein. The feed-to-meat ratio of python farming is more efficient than poultry, beef, and even crickets. Python meat has a chicken-like texture and is low in saturated fats, although it currently lacks a market. Climate change and population growth are expected to increase meat demand by 14% by 2032.

July 17, 2024
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