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It's Edible Tarantula Season In Cambodia

CAMBODIA (CBS) -- It's not popular in the states, but in Cambodia, its edible tarantula season!

Deep fried tarantulas are a regional delicacy in some parts of Cambodia.

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People actually go out and hunt the spiders, They then sell them at local markets.

Vendors often sell them to travelers passing through.

They also put live spiders into rice wine to make a medicinal liquor.

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