Many people dream of having a hen at home to enjoy fresh eggs daily. However, have you ever considered raising a lizard instead? Recently, a Japanese user who keeps female lizards discovered that his pet had laid a large clutch of eggs. After confirming that these were infertile eggs that wouldn't hatch into baby lizards, he decided to cook and eat them, sharing the entire experience online, which sparked significant interest among netizens!
The Discovery
According to a user known as "A Person Who Lives Like an Insect (虫のような生活を送ってる人)" on X (formerly Twitter), he found that his female lizard had laid a batch of eggs. Thus, he decided to cook them for consumption. Here's how he described the lizard eggs:
"The lizard I keep laid eggs, so I decided to eat them."
Cooking and Taste Experience
The user detailed his experience with the eggs, noting various aspects:
- Taste: "The flavor is quite subtle! The eggs themselves have a mild taste, and their texture resembles that of an eraser. I tried dipping them in mayonnaise with pepper and olive oil with pepper; the difference was minimal."
- Preparation: "I removed the shells beforehand."
- Infertility Confirmation: "I believe the eggs are infertile because none hatched, whether left unattended or kept warm. I felt reluctant to throw them away, so I chose to eat them instead. Even though female lizards can lay eggs without mating, I researched thoroughly before eating them, so I didn’t feel guilty."
- Texture: "The texture is elastic and chewy, similar to rubber or a bouncy ball. After chewing a few times, they break down in your mouth with a very faint flavor. They aren’t bad but aren’t particularly good either; the texture is somewhat off-putting."
- Smell: "The smell is quite ordinary. At first glance, the shape seems unique, but it smells just like regular eggs."
- Cooking Result: "Before cooking, the whole egg was soft; after boiling, it became firm. Rather than a shell, it felt more like a membrane."
- Seeking Recipes: "I'm looking for delicious cooking methods since I still have many left!"
- Waste Concern: "After all, it’s wasteful to throw away something that my pet worked hard to produce!"
Community Response
The user's post quickly garnered attention from netizens who posed various questions regarding the taste and ethics of consuming lizard eggs. He responded to their inquiries with detailed descriptions of his culinary adventure.
This unusual choice of pet and its culinary use certainly raises eyebrows and invites discussions about pet care and food choices!
