Allen’s has confirmed it has brought back single-serve Killer Pythons, after shoppers could only purchase the sweet treats in a $5 bag from places such as Woolworths.

The item was a statement of netball and soccer canteens around Australia as a reward for turning up on a freezing winter morning and giving it your all.

Popular food content creator Nectorious Papi posted the news on his Facebook page, and people were quick to express their excitement.

“Yesss! Actually so keen, wish they’d bring the blue ones back tho,” one social media user commented.

Another said: “I remember them in an open box at the takeaway shops in the 80s.”

“I’m waiting for the day they bring the Starburst range back,” one social media user added.

Someone else said: “Yes this is what dreams are made of! I bet they’re still smaller than the old killer python packs.”

“Yessss. My life is complete. I bet they’re smaller though,” another echoed.

One added: “Was saying the other day the multiple pack makes them so much smaller.”

A spokesperson for Nestlé, which owns Allen’s, confirmed the return of the single servings.

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Australians had a meltdown in 2014 when Allen’s announced it would be cutting the size of its iconic Killer Python from 47 grams to 24 grams. This was to align with what a single serving size should be.

“We’re now offering confectionery with responsibly sourced ingredients, on-pack portion education and changes such as revised portion sizes and resealable packaging,” a spokesperson said at the time.

“It’s part of helping people improve their nutrition, health and wellness, and underlines our fundamental belief that for a company to be successful, it must also create value for society.”

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Last year, a Reddit user took to the forum to ask if anyone else missed the “old style Killer Pythons”.

Another commented: “Our local rock climbing centre sells the giant killer pythons! I don’t know where they get them from but it’s the only lolly they sell. I haven’t seen them anywhere else in years.”

Earlier this year, Allen’s changed the flavour of their orange snakes (which were apricot-flavoured) after research revealed it was the ‘least preferred flavour’. The orange snake is now passionfruit flavoured

This article originally appeared on news.com.au. It has been reproduced here with permission.

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