Jun 29, 2024, 10:58 AM IST

8 snakes that are eaten by humans

Mahipal Chouhan

King Cobra: Consumed as a delicacy in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam and Thailand, often used in traditional medicine.

Python: Eaten in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the southern U.S., often grilled or made into stews.

Rattlesnake: Popular in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, typically grilled, fried, or used in stews.

Water Snake: Consumed in China, often included in soups and traditional dishes for its supposed health benefits.

Green Tree Python: Sometimes eaten in Papua New Guinea and parts of Indonesia, usually grilled or included in traditional recipes.

Copperhead: Occasionally eaten in the southern U.S., less common than rattlesnake, typically grilled or fried.

Boa Constrictor: Hunted and eaten in parts of South America, especially in the Amazon region, usually grilled or stewed.

Garter Snake: Occasionally eaten in North America, sometimes grilled or used in survival situations.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports