Eating Okinawa's Venomous Snake

The habu (Protbothrops flavoridis) is a venomous snake common to the Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa. These snakes measure about four feet long and their bites, if left untreated, can result in death. They don't prey on humans, but humans do prey on them, often by infusing them in local liquors.

Sora News 24 found that they're good eating. The publication sent a reporter to the island of Amami Oshima, where restaurants offer habu meat. This serving of fried habu sells for ¥2,000, which is about $13.98 USD. The reporter says that it tastes like fried chicken, albeit with a chewy texture.


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