The rabbit died there, but the snake paid no attention to it for a quarter of an hour and subsequently swallowed it very leisurely.

Pythons are constrictors that feed on rabbits and other small animals. Sexy had just eaten a rabbit before getting loose a week ago. What she ate during the three days she roamed is anyone’s guess.

A python at the zoo was fed a rabbit Monday as children looked on. There were no signs to warn visitors it was feeding time.

Subsequent studies revealed that pythons are drawn to live rabbits in pens with an average python attraction rate of about one snake per week.

The robot rabbits are remote-controlled, solar-powered and even have cameras which can look out for signs of movement that would show if a python is close by.

Owner Scott Kickham recorded feeding time at his home in Brisbane, revealing his massive olive python's incredible appetite.