Can a dead animal be toxic?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

It is dependent on the animal. For example you wouldn't want to eat a poisonous snake.

It also depends on how long it has been dead, as long as it is well cooked so that the microorganisms that break down dead material die it should be edible.

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∙ 16y ago

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