EATING INSECTS
Avoid the grubs that are found on the underside of leaves as they often secrete toxins.
Very bright coloured insects and grubs are usually poisonous.
On the good side, insects are rich in protein, carbohydrates and fat.
Insects are best found in moist shady spots and the nooks of trees.
Avoid beetle grubs that look sick or are dead.
Look for beetle grubs, "pale colour, three short legs", in stumps or on trees with peeling bark.
You should boil or roast.
To eat a hairy caterpillar you should squeeze the extract from the skin.
ANTS : Must be cooked for ten minutes to destroy the poison.
GRASSHOPPERS, LOCUSTS : Remove legs, antennae and wings.
Roast to kill parasites.
TERMITES : Break off pieces of termite nests and soak in water to force termites out.
You should remove the wings from large termitesw before roasting, boiling or frying the termites.
BEES : Nests are found in caves, hollow trees or under overhanging rock.
The best time to raid the bees is at night.
You should make a fire torch from grass and hold it close to the entrance so the nest fills with smoke, then seal the hole.
Remove the wings, legs and sting from the dead bees before cooking.
SNAILS : Are rich in proteins and minerals.
Snails with bright coloured shells may be poisonous.
Avoid sea snails unless you can make a positive identification.
Starve snails for a few days to bring out the poisons.
Place in saltwater solution to clear out guts.
Boil for ten minutes.
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