Eating Snake: What You Should Know About It

In many countries, eating snakes is perceived as a delicacy. In Germany it sounds rather exotic to most. Learn what you should know about eating snakes in the following practical tip.

You should know this information before eating snakes

Snake meat is consumed in many Asian, African countries and in the USA.

• The taste of snakes is close to that of chicken and other poultry. The type of snake does not matter.
• However, the meat consistency differs depending on the type of snake. So it can be very soft, but also firm.
• You can also eat poisonous snakes, as this property has no effect on the meat.
• The different types of snake meat are usually lean and contain protein.
• The snakes are mostly caught alive and then cut open at the neck. The bile should therefore empty before further processing.
• In addition, the snake's skin is usually not removed when the meat is for the grill. However, for preparation in the pan or deep fryer, it must be skinned.
• In addition, snake meat can contain salmonella, which is why it has to cook enough in the right heat. Therefore, this step should only be carried out by experienced cooks.
• Improper preparation can infect your body with the bacteria that cause severe diarrhea.

Eat snake meat - so you can try the meat

You rarely see snakes on the menu in Germany. They are only offered in isolated, special restaurants.

• In addition, specialty shops and gastronomy wholesalers offer snake meat for sale in the form of frozen goods.
  
• There are also a few retailers and importers from whom you can purchase snake meat through an inquiry. You will find a list on the page "Suppliers.de".