G'day mate!
Unless it's made of bugs, I will try just about any food once. If I like it, I will eat it again as often as available. Eel is one such surprise which I fully enjoy. I have enjoyed many different animals throughout my 57 years on this planet; rabbit stew/roast, turtle soup, fried snake, fried eel, elk, deer, bear, quail, duck, goose, all manner of fish, muscles and sea critters as well as a few "mystery meat" entrees that I am still unsure if there might have involved dog and/or cat in the recipe. Regardless of what you call the critter, as long as it doesn't involve bugs and it smells good under my nose, I will take a bite to try it and if it pleases my pallet, I may even ask for seconds. Never had the opportunity to try possum, personally. Was always curious about squirrel as well. Possum chili doesn't sound all that bad, really... unless it is really gamey. I could tell by the smell of what is cooking in the pot if it's something I will eat. If I can't stand the smell, there is no way in hell!!! Hahaha
Adventure ever on my friend, Phat