(Baonghean.vn) - The poisonous striped spiders of the mountainous forests have long been used by many people in the highlands of Nghe An as food and as a "miracle drug" to enhance vitality for men.
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For a long time, poisonous spiders have been hunted by many people in the highlands of Nghe An. Photo: Dao Tho |
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As soon as the sun rises, poisonous spiders with a very distinctive appearance crawl out to weave webs on roofs, electric wires, bushes... Photo: Dao Tho |
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Just use a long pole to catch spiders from above. Photo: Dao Tho |
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This spider is quite slow, so once it is attached to the pole, catching it becomes very easy. Photo: Dao Tho |
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According to the people in Na Luong village (Huu Lap commune - Ky Son), only this long-bodied spider is used by them to make "special medicine". However, when bitten by them, you may experience pain and swelling like a centipede bite. Photo: Dao Tho |
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The product after about 1 hour of spider hunting by an experienced "hunter". Photo: Dao Tho |
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After being caught, poisonous spiders can be eaten by just taking their bodies and roasting them. When eaten, the spiders have a rich, fragrant and fatty taste. Many people in the highlands believe that this is a "miracle drug" that enhances men's health. Photo: Dao Tho |
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