Despite being non-venomous, pythons (Pythonidae) are still deadly creatures. They can grow up to 100 pounds and 30 feet long.

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.

Wild predators must regularly hunt or forage to survive. While many animals graze or scavenge, large constrictor snakes rely on overpowering and swallowing prey whole. But even experienced predators ...