[snapplebobapple]

one of the potential food sources is waste protein from agribusiness as per the article. That makes this a useful way to gain human edible protein from a waste product, which isn't nothing but, if you are looking for on idea to save the world, this isn't it.

[metta2uall]

Wouldn't it be more efficient to convert waste proteins into fertiliser for plants? Plus, while the article makes much of the python's ability to withstand periods of scarcity, I would think storing grains/beans would be even better... for example, properly stored grains/beans aren't vulnerable to respiratory infections..