Helo_Mek_in_Vegas:
Back in the day....I was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas (now, aka Fort Cavazos). The surrounding communities around the area would have cooking contests during a weekend or county fairs. I remember Chili Cook-offs.... and rattlesnake, alligator and other "meats" were ingredients. All yummy...
I have had both snake and alligator. They are actually pretty good. What will shock you more is bat soup is super delicious - my grandmother used to make it. But best to avoid going forward. It is rumored to have had something to do with covid origins.