A preacher claimed he could turn snakes into chocolate.

Congregation eats snakes

Congregation eats snakes

The pastor, Prophet Penuel reportedly asked his congregation at South Africa's End Times Disciples Ministries in Pretoria to consume the slippery creatures while alive and promised they would turn to chocolate as soon as they were in their mouths.

One member of the congregation was entirely convinced by the claims and said the reptile ''tasted good''.

They said: ''I did as I was commanded and tasted the chocolate. It was different but tasted good', one said.''

Another added: ''I was not sure at first but when I bit the snake I realised it was the best chocolate I have ever eaten.''