Chefs splice open a live snake in front of customers, including children, so that its still-beating heart can be served up for diners at a restaurant in Vietnam.

Locals believe eating the heart of a poisonous snake has health benefits and boosts virility.

The heart of this snake was taken out at a local restaurant in the capital Hanoi last November and served in a glass of liquid, where according to Newsflare sources it is served still beating.

The rest of the snake is made into food, its bones and skin fried with the meat and made into rolls and soup, with the blood mixed with alcohol and served.

Animal rights activists have spoken out against such practice, with British celebrity TV chef Gordon Ramsay being criticised in the past for consuming the heart of a snake in this fashion.

At that time, Animal Aid spoke out against the practice, saying: "Snakes can feel pain like any other animal and there is no excuse for this."

Video captured the moment of the man and woman are taking the hearts of poisonous snakes in a restaurant in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. Both of them are very professional. The little woman is not afraid of poisonous snakes when she takes their tail.
The hearts of poisonous snakes are considered special drugs. It is believed that it can enhance health can cure many bone and joint-related diseases. The hearts of poisonous snakes will be dropped in alcohol and customers will eat them alive.
In the video, Two chefs are demonstrating skills to take hearts from poisonous snakes living in front of customers. The blood of these snakes will be mixed into alcohol and used in the party.
The meat of the snake will be processed in many ways such as baking, making rolls or soup.
This is one of the dishes that are ranked among the top horror dishes in the world.
These snakes cost between $ 300 and $ 400.