11 Bugs You Can Eat in Texas for Survival

(KNUE-FM) It seems like we talk about food all the time, but a large portion of that is because we have so many fantastic food and restaurant options available in Texas. You can get just about any food you want at any time of the day, and heck, you can even have it delivered to you.

Why Texans Might Eat Bugs in Survival Situations

But what about if you’re in a desperate situation and you don’t have food around you. While most of us will never be in a situation like that, I think it’s important to still have the knowledge and skill to get through an experience like that.

Which is why I wanted to discuss some of the bugs that you can find in Texas and if you really needed to, you could consume them. Sure, eating bugs will never be your first choice but if it’s the difference between life and death, I’m sure grabbing a handful of bugs would be an option.

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Tips for Safely Preparing Bugs to Eat

Many of the bugs you will find on the list below are best not to just pick up and eat, there are simple steps on how to best consume the bugs. I can promise the bug diet will not be a new diet fad, but if you’re in an emergency these bugs will give you some nutrients.

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Would You Try These Texas Bugs?

I’m also curious as to which of these bugs do you think you could actually eat? Make sure you check out the list below and send me an email (billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com) with which bugs you would be willing to eat first.

I hope you’re hungry, here is a look at 11 bugs you can eat in Texas.