[0:02]Look at these spiders.
[0:06]Some researchers say the fear of poisonous spiders is the most common fear in the world.
[0:21]Which is why this might give you the creeps. In Southeast Asia, in the country of Cambodia, the Thai zebra tarantula is considered a tasty treat. Cambodians used to eat the savory spiders so they wouldn't starve.
[0:44]Today, they like the taste of spider meat.
[0:50]Though for some visitors, No, I'm sorry. I'm a vegetarian.
[1:17]No, not until our freeze is over. Sorry, I hate spiders. I hate spiders. Well, not so much.
[1:29]Where do all these spiders come from? Trackers walk deep into spider territory and must dig into spider nests. Then search around inside of the nest with their bare hands. A bite from a poisonous tarantula may not be deadly, but it sure is going to hurt. After the spiders are captured, local cooks prepare them. They are washed, seasoned, stirred up well, and then usually fried until good and crispy. Then served nice and hot. By the way, they come with a dash of poison that the locals say make them good for you. Mmm, good.
