POLICE are open to the possibility a snake lover may have been killed by one of the pets.

Dan Brandon, 31, who posted numerous images of himself with snakes, including a python, at home in Hampshire, was discovered unresponsive from 'serious injuries' with a python nearby and out of its cage.

Although it is non suspicious, police are investigating a theory the snake may have killed him.

A source told The Sun: “It is under investigation whether the snake was involved.”

The death is in an investigation stage between natural causes and an inquest.

“Investigators are waiting for the full toxicology results and reports to come back from a post-mortem. Depending on the results, an inquest may be opened.”