Deep Fried Tarantulas

[Sharon]

This is a delicacy in parts of Cambodia. Apparently tastes great with Garlic and salt. I'd like to know the nutritional value!

The cruelty involved is shocking. The spiders' sensitive mouthparts are removed and they are fried ALIVE Be an outcry if it was done to more cute, furry things.

(scroll down for videos of people eating them)

[SAMMY82]

[NurseBettie]

Without this vital source of protien, these people would not be able to survive. Insect consumption is the key to ending world hunger.

[kellyhound]

Think i'll pass

[Sharon]

Originally Posted by NurseBettie

Without this vital source of protien, these people would not be able to survive. Insect consumption is the key to ending world hunger.

Good point...

[Soar]

Wow.

I like to try most local delicacies when travelling but I think this would test me.

[firedog25]

Originally Posted by NurseBettie

Without this vital source of protien, these people would not be able to survive.

And this is exactly why some countries consume things like dogs and cats.

[juliemd]

om nom nom nom. I wouldn't eat it but to each his own.

[smackem]

Didnt want to look. I looked. gaaaddammittt..I looked.

[güttsfükk]

I ate a huge spider on the Phnom Penh riverside. Tasted like minced chicken on the inside and the outer shell wasn't too hard (unlike the cicada I ate later).