DEERFIELD BEACH - A 32-year-old Deerfield Beach man died after eating dozens of worms and cockroaches as part of an eating contest that was held Friday night.

Edward Archbold participated in a contest held at a reptile store in Deerfield Beach The winner was promised a python.

According to police, Archbold won but got sick and began throwing up.

He later collapsed in front of the store and was rushed to a hospital, where he died.

The owner of the store claims that contestants were required to sign a waiver before participating.

An autopsy will be performed on the body to dtermine the cause of death.