Residents of the American state of Florida will be offered to include python meat in their diet. Thus, the local authorities want to control the snake population in the region, reports CNN .
Pythons began to actively breed in the south of the state in the Everglades National Park. Their population has grown so much that it has become a threat to other species of animals.
Now scientists are conducting research to determine the level of mercury in snake meat. If it is found to be safe, experts will develop recommendations for eating pythons for residents of South Florida.
So far, the special commission for the protection of fish resources and wild animals urges local residents to destroy snakes and inform local authorities about the discovery of pythons.