Eating Snake

Question
What is the ruling on eating a snake after cutting off its head and tail?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: Eating snake is forbidden whether its head or tail is cut off; because it is one of the vile reptiles, and it is abhorred by sound nature, and God knows best.
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