Edible Asian Forest Scorpion
$18.95
Two Dried Forest Scorpions
Heterometrus, the Asian Forest Scorpion
These 2 scorpions are sure to be a hit. Edible Scorpions make great toppings for everything from salads to the main dish. They are crunchy and tasty and range from 2.5″ to 4″ in length.
PLEASE NOTE: Scorpions will break during shipping. These are for culinary purposes. You can piece them together and they will look great. But, please understand, it is too expensive to package these as specimens.
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Two Dried Forest Scorpions
Heterometrus, the Asian Forest Scorpion
Is The Scorpion Edible? Yes, scorpions are edible and many people around the world eat them regularly.
Land shrimp with a stinger? Maybe not, but these scorpions are sure to be a hit.
Edible scorpions make great toppings for everything from salads to the main dish. They’re crunchy and tasty.
What about their poisonous tail? Well, first of all, they’re dried and that makes the poison harmless. But, even if they weren’t dried but instead fresh, cooking also makes it inert.
Each scorpion is from 2.5″ to 4″ in length. Some have straight tails and some have curved tails.
Please Note: These are food grade scorpions and we take care to preserve them but, in shipping, legs and tails may break. They are strong and easy to place on food so the scorpion looks whole. In most cases, they arrive in tact, but please be aware that breakage may occur.
PLEASE NOTE:
People who are allergic to shellfish may be allergic to insects.
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Are Scorpions Edible?
We're not sure if you can eat any old scorpion but we do know that you can eat Manchurian Scorpions and Asian Forest Scorpions. You can eat them whole, stinger and all.
Although little known here in the United States, ancient Chinese medicine considers scorpion powder to have many benefits and to be good for many diverse ailments. In China, there are a number of patented medicines using scorpion powder/extract. We, however, make no such claims.
Answer by : on Dec 31, 2017 11:23:28 AM -
Can you eat the scorpion stinger?
It's up to you. Many people do eat the stinger but bit is also common practice for chef's to chop the stinger tip off.
Answer by : on Dec 31, 2017 11:24:48 AM -
What About the Scorpion Poison When You Eat One?
Soon after the scorpion dies the scorpion poison becomes inert. It's safe to eat frozen, dried, fried or baked scorpions. The only ones you need to worry about are living or freshly killed.
Answer by : on Dec 31, 2017 11:31:08 AM -
What is the Shelf Life?
As long as they are kept dry, they will last up to one year.
If you are in a humid area, make sure you keep them in a sealed container. Humidity is the enemy.
As with many foods, refrigeration will extend shelf life.
Answer by : on Apr 30, 2020 04:37:49 AM -
Are these ready to eat our of the package?
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Marlene –
OMG! My son and his friends loved them. Only two dared to eat them but boy were they a hit =)