How to Survive in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater

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In Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, survival is more than just sneaking past enemies—it’s about keeping Snake in peak condition. One of the game’s most crucial mechanics is maintaining your stamina meter, which depends directly on satisfying your hunger. Food isn’t just a convenience; it’s essential for surviving the dense jungles, treacherous mountains, and perilous swamps you’ll explore. In this interactive guide, we’ll take you through all 48 Food Collection items and show you exactly where to find them so you can unlock the coveted Gastronome Trophy.

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How Food Collection Works in Metal Gear Solid Delta

Before diving into the locations, it’s important to understand how food collection works. Simply picking up an item won’t register it in your collection—you must eat it. Access the Food Collection menu via Extras → Food Collection in the main menu to track your progress. The system remembers your progress across multiple playthroughs, so if you miss any items, you can always return later to complete your collection.

Food comes in several categories: Snakes, Land-Based Animals, Water-Based Animals, Mushrooms, and Other foods. You’ll acquire these by walking over them, tranquilizing, or using the Survival Knife on certain animals.

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Snakes – Slithering Delicacies

There are 12 snakes scattered throughout the game, each providing a unique addition to your collection:

King Cobra – Found in Dremuchij North

Taiwanese Cobra – Located in Chyornaya Peschera Cave Branch

Thai Cobra – Spotted in Krasnogorje Mountain Base

Coral Snake – Appears in Chyornyj Prud

Milk Snake – Also in Chyornyj PrudGreen Tree Python – Found in Dremuchij North

Giant Anaconda – Located in Dremuchij South

Reticulated Python – Found in Dremuchij South

Snake Liquid – Spotted in Rokovoj Bereg

Snake Solid – Also in Rokovoj Bereg

Snake Solidus – Again in Rokovoj Bereg

Tsuchinoko – Discovered in Graniny Gorki South

Tip: Snakes are often hiding near water sources or in dense foliage. Approach carefully and use your knife or tranquilizer for safe collection.

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Land-Based Animals – Jungle and Mountain Life

There are 12 Land-Based Animals to find in the game. Below you’ll find a list of them all, along with brief descriptions revealing where to find them.

Cobalt Blue Tarantula – Ponizovje Warehouse

Emperor Scorpion – Krasnogorje Mountain Base

Parrot – Sokrovenno South

White-Rumped Vulture – Krasnogorje Mountain Base

Red Avadavat – Graniny Gorki Lab Exterior

Magpie – Dremuchij North

SND Whistling-Thrush – Dremuchij North

Rat – Rassvet

European Rabbit – Graniny Gorki South

Flying Squirrel – Dremuchij East

Markhor – Dremuchij South

Vampire Bat – Chyornaya Peschera Cave Branch

Tip: Many land animals are nocturnal or camouflaged. Slow, careful exploration increases your chances of finding them all.

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Water-Based Animals – Aquatic Nutrition

Hunting in water requires patience. There are 8 water-based animals:

Kenyan Mangrove Crab – Chyornaya Peschera Cave Branch

Bigeye Trevally – Ponizovje South

Maroon Shark – Ponizovje South

Arowana – Chyornyj Prud

Indian Gavial – Dremuchij Swampland

Otton Frog – Chyornyj Prud

Tree Frog – Dremuchij South

Poison Dart Frog – Chyornyj Prud

Tip: Tranquilizers are especially useful for aquatic creatures that are fast or aggressive. Keep your eyes on shallow pools and rivers—they hide some of the rarest fish and amphibians.

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Mushrooms – Hidden Forest Gems

Mushrooms may seem small, but they play a crucial role in maintaining stamina. 7 mushrooms are scattered in key locations:

Russian Oyster Mushroom – Dremuchij South

Ural Luminescent Mushroom – Svyatogornyj West

Siberian Inkcap – Dremuchij South

Fly Agaric – Graniny Gorki South

Russian Glowcap – Chyornaya Peschera Cave Branch

Spatsa – Svyatogornyj South

Baikal Scaly Tooth – Svyatogornyj South

Tip: Look under fallen logs, near caves, or at the base of trees. Mushrooms often blend into their surroundings.

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Other Food Items – Miscellaneous Delights

Finally, 9 other food items complete your collection:

Yabloko Moloko – Dremuchij North

Russian False Mango – Dremuchij South

Golova – Dremuchij North

Vine Melon – Svyatogornyj South

Hornets’ Nest – Dolinovodno

( Equip a Hornets’ Nest during The Pain boss fight and let the hornets cover you to turn the Hornets’ Nest into The Pain Hornets’ Nest)

The Pain Hornet’s Nest

Russian Ration – Found in many enemy food storage buildings

Instant Noodles – Many enemy food storage locations

Calorie Mate – Many enemy food storage locations

Tip: Some miscellaneous foods like Hornets’ Nest can be used tactically during combat for environmental advantages. Always consider experimenting with these items for both survival and strategy.

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Final Tips for Aspiring Gastronomes

1. Track your progress in the Food Collection menu—this ensures no item is missed.
2. Use different methods: tranquilizers, knives, and careful walking all influence your success.
3. Return to missed items on a later playthrough—your collection persists across games.
4. Leverage food tactically—some items can be used during combat scenarios to distract or incapacitate enemies.

With this guide, every snake, animal, mushroom, and miscellaneous food item is within your reach. Following these tips will not only maximize your stamina but also bring you closer to unlocking the Gastronome Trophy. Remember: in Metal Gear Solid Delta, survival isn’t just about stealth—it’s about smart consumption, careful planning, and knowing your environment.

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