Water Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator) Satay: A Treatment for Skin Ailments in Muarabinuangeun and Cisiih, Indonesia
Author : LINDA UYEDA, ENTANG ISKANDAR, AZHARI PURBATRAPSILA, JOKO PAMUNGKAS, AARON WIRSING & RANDALL KYESAbstract – Varanus salvator meat is consumed as a protein source in certain areas throughout its Southeast Asian range, while in others it is shunned because of religious or traditional beliefs, or simply avoided due to taste preferences. Here we document the use of Varanus salvator for medicinal purposes in Muarabinuangeun and Cisiih, part of Pandeglang District in the Province of Banten, Indonesia, where villagers report consuming grilled V. salvator meat as a cure for various skin ailments.
