KRowe Report post Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) A guy just brought me a Full 12' 5" Python skin that was at one time his pet. I was just wondering if anyone has ever tanned one of these and if there is something different about tanning one of these rather than a rattler, since the Python is much thicker skinned. Any help would be really appreciated. God Bless, Cody Rowe Edited February 18, 2009 by KRowe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mendedbowl Report post Posted February 18, 2009 Never done anything like that...but i would suggest lots and lots of rep tan ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRowe Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Ken, Thanks I will definately try that. I wasn't sure if tanning it several times would make a difference or not but I will for sure try it. Cody Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryano Report post Posted March 6, 2009 There are vids on youtube for this. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted March 6, 2009 I have done quite a few snakes.My method is as follows, Get a big bucket and wash the hide with dishwashing liquid (like Dawn), roll out to dry and thoroughly clean up any loose pieces and any meat.When dry I roll them out on some cardboard and tack down the sides.I then make a mixture of 1/3 Acetone, 1/3 Denatured alcohol, and 1/3 Glycerin.I liberally paint the mixture on the hide.I usually do this a couple of times.Then when dry flip the hide over and repeat. The next step is to hang the skin up to dry thoroughly and air out the odor.The final step is then to roll out the hide again flesh side up and coat liberally with baby powder.I then roll it up and place the hide in a Zip-lock bag till its time to use.Hope this helps.Dave here's some I did Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Is this the whole thing? What does the babypowder do in the process? Edited March 6, 2009 by oldtimer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Yes the whole hide and the babypowder soaks up any moisture and softens it.Helps with odors as well.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Yes the whole hide and the babypowder soaks up any moisture and softens it.Helps with odors as well.Dave It sounds so easy ! I have had a boa constrictor skin in my freezer for years, and now I can make something out of it! Thank´s ! / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
