Indian kids love their Python pets

Two children in India prefer playing with their pet Pythons than toys.

They're not everyone's idea of fun.

But although Kanha and her brother Anurag have plenty of toys they prefer playing with Pythons.

Their father saw the children playing with the wriggly reptiles in a local field.

(SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) MILESH SOLANKI, FATHER OF THE CHILDREN, SAYING:

"When I asked my child if he didn't feel scared, he said that this is not the first time that he is playing with snakes. Now whenever they feel like playing with snakes, they get one from the fields."

There are over 270 species of snakes in India - most are harmless.

Pythons are not known for attacking humans unless provoked.

But the rest of the family aren't taking any chances.

Most dogs or cats would probably haved lashed by now- but the snakes seem to take it all in their stride.

Kanha and Anurag may get bored of their new toys.

But for now they're keeping a tight grip.

Hayley Platt Reuters.