Woman allegely fed live puppies and kittens to python

A woman is being investigated after it was alleged that she fed live puppies and kittens to her pet python.

A picture of one of the pets being killed that was spotted on an advert for a pet snake by a worker at an animal shelter has been released by the Guardia Civil.

The animal shelter worker posed as a potential buyer to approach the woman who said she gave the snake live dogs, cats and birds.

The said woman could face charges of animal cruelty following the allegations in the town of Loja, Grenada, according to The Local.

The ball python, also known as the royal python, is a python species found in sub-Saharan Africa. They are non-venemous, can live for up to 30 years and grow to about 5ft, making them one of the most popular pet snake breeds in the world