Categories: ThecounT

Man Dies After Winning Roach Eating Contest

A man is dead after consuming a variety of at least 20 giant bugs. Edward Archbold, 32, was trying to win an exotic white python by being the contestant to eat the most roaches and worms when he suddenly vomited, collapsed and died.

Friday night’s contest held at a Florida reptile store offered a female Ivory Ball python for the person who could consume the most icky bugs without vomiting.

Archbold was the winner, swallowing numerous roaches and worms one by one, but when it came time to collect his bounty, he started barfing and then collapsed outside the store. He and was taken to a Broward health facility, where he was pronounced dead.

The cause of death has not yet been determined. The store said the grand prize has been put aside in his name and will be given to his estate.

THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

this is why i'm hot

Recent Posts

WV Man Alfred Hedrick ID’d As Body Found In Putnam County ‘Suspicious’

BANCROFT, WV. (THECOUNT) -- West Virginia State Police are investigating after the body of a…

2 days ago

MS Man Louis Claiborne III ID’d As Victim In Wednesday Fatal Forrest County Crash

FORREST COUNTY, MISS. (THECOUNT) -- Louis Claiborne III, 28, of Newton, Mississippi, has been identified…

3 days ago

MS Teen Jaret Raney ID’d As Victim In Wednesday Night Jackson Fatal Motorcycle Crash

JACKSON, MS. (THECOUNT) -- Jaret Raney, an 18-year-old from Clinton, Mississippi, was killed Wednesday evening…

3 days ago

NASCAR Great Greg Biffle & Wife Believed Victims In Thursday NC Fatal Jet Crash

STATESVILLE, NC. (THECOUNT) -- A private aircraft owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed Thursday…

3 days ago

‘Buck Rogers’ Actor Gil Gerard Passes Away

ATLANTA, GA. (THECOUNT) -- Gil Gerard, the actor best known for starring as Buck Rogers…

3 days ago

CA Woman Arianna Rowland Buzenes ID’d As Victim In Stockton Homicide

STOCKTON, CA. (THECOUNT) -- Arianna Rowland Buzenes, a 23-year-old woman from Stockton, California, was found…

4 days ago