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Marine Corps Cpl. Sam Teifke eats a live scorpion during jungle survival training led by Thai reconnaissance marines during exercise Cobra Gold 16 in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 8, 2016. Teifke is assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

Scorpion Snack

Marine Corps Cpl. Sam Teifke eats a live scorpion during jungle survival training led by Thai reconnaissance marines during exercise Cobra Gold 16 in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 8, 2016. Teifke is assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

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