This is no way to do your own colonoscopy. Vietnamese doctors removed a live 2-foot-long eel from a man’s abdomen — that had chewed through his intestines after he shoved it up his anus.

Eels are most often sold live, although they are sometimes available as steaks. A live eel is quite something to manage, so ask your fishmonger for advice. There are serious concerns surrounding ...

Whole conger eels are sometimes available from coastal fish markets, but they are mainly cut into steaks and sold fresh or frozen. There are serious concerns about the sustainability of this fish.