Why are there scorpions in tequila?

It's not actually tequila, but rather a couple brands of mezcal. Unlike the "worm" (which is a larval form of a moth that lives in the agave plant), the scorpion is more of a gimmick. You're not really supposed to eat it. read more

It's not actually tequila, but rather a couple brands of mezcal. Unlike the "worm" (which is a larval form of a moth that lives in the agave plant), the scorpion is more of a gimmick. You're not really supposed to eat it. read more

so my friend brought back a few bottles of tequilla from mexico . we are drinking this one right now and it has a scorpion at the bottom of it . we are almost finished the whole bottle and the decision to eat the scorpion will have to be made pretty soon. so yeah ive heard of worms in bottles . but i Have no idea if eating a scorpion is safe . the only reference i have is from bear grylls and it is too cut the stinger (good advice if you ask me) but yeah will it have any effects . read more