In the Glades

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Originally Posted by bcr229

The burms in Florida have been tested and rejected as a safe food source due to mercury contamination of the meat.

https://www.outsideonline.com/179494...at-python-meat

Funny thing is I've seen suggestions in other forums for giant constrictors to be farm-raised, humanely slaughtered, and the meat/skin sold commercially like we do with cattle, pigs, chickens, etc. and the screams of anguish from reptile lovers is astounding. Considering that python meat is around $40/pound for filet I'm surprised it's not being done yet.

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Wow. Didn't know that.

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Originally Posted by JodanOrNoDan

Wow. Didn't know that.

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nor did I. I'm glad they at least looked into it. Were are they picking mercury up from I wonder...the birds?

I would completely endorse snake farming for food, as long as it was done correctly. at 40/pound I might have to be the enterprising startup stateside lol.

People sure do still love they're shark fins and sword fish steaks, and those are full of mercury. I would be interested to know where the contamination is coming from too, since everyone is so protective over the everglades as a natural resource.

I know I shouldn't but I feel sad seeing those beauties dead :(