Frodo Report post Posted April 8, 2020 A Timber Rattlesnake made the mistake of crossing my path Here he is in a tanning solution. He will be ready to remove next monday or tuesday 4/12 or 4/13 Not sure if he will be a wallet or check book cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AwlShucks Report post Posted April 8, 2020 It should make a nice project whichever way you go. What pickling solution do you prefer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted April 8, 2020 I am using 70% rubbing alcohol and glycerine mixed at 50/50 This only works for reptile, can not be used on a rabbit or deer hide seal it up and let it sit a week. give a shake every day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted April 8, 2020 Nice wish we had timber rattlers here, all I get is prairie rattlers, Some get large enough for wallets but most are to small. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted April 8, 2020 this one is about 5' long .i gave him a pass and drove around it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted April 8, 2020 Timber rattlers are really beautiful snakes and it should make a nice project. I've seen some videos on YT about tanning snake but I have yet to try it. I'm really interested in hearing how it turns out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted April 10, 2020 On 4/8/2020 at 10:50 AM, battlemunky said: Timber rattlers are really beautiful snakes and it should make a nice project. I've seen some videos on YT about tanning snake but I have yet to try it. I'm really interested in hearing how it turns out. Me also BattleMunky. today is friday....We will find out monday if this method is worth it or not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted April 10, 2020 It works great that how I do mine. On 4/8/2020 at 9:44 AM, Frodo said: this one is about 5' long .i gave him a pass and drove around it nummy! you know chicken tastes like rattler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted April 17, 2020 Cool. Is it pliable like leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, battlemunky said: Cool. Is it pliable like leather? YES, It is like a piece of suede I talked to another guy that laid his skin on a board and salt cured it, he says his is hard and not workable I guess it is the glycerin that made it soft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted April 17, 2020 Yeah, the only snake I tried was stretched out and salt cured and it was like scaly rawhide. I tried to work it to get it soft and gave up and tossed it. I'd ruined it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, battlemunky said: Yeah, the only snake I tried was stretched out and salt cured and it was like scaly rawhide. I tried to work it to get it soft and gave up and tossed it. I'd ruined it. equal parts rubbing alcohol and glycerin in a jar. for a week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
