Touchy subject, snake remains.

[Typical_08]

So how does it work? Once the scales come off it is a leather like material? Does it keep its origional colors?

That would depend on what you intend to do with it.

The simple stupid of it is this.

1. Skin out the snake and make sure that all the meat and fat are removed from the flesh side of the skin.
2. Mix a solution of equal parts pure glycerin and rubbing alcohol in a sealable container. Make enough to fully submerge the skin.
3. Loosely roll the snakeskin, put it into the solution, and seal the container.
4. Let the snakeskin sit for 2-3 days stirring once a day. Make sure that the skin is fully submerged.
5. Remove the skin from the container and rinse with water.
6. Use a dull knife and scrape the flesh side to remove any loose membrane. This will give the flesh side a nice clean look when you are finished.
7. Spread a light coat of the pure glycerin on the flesh side and let it hang dry for 24 hours.
8. Use a damp cloth to wipe any excess residue off the skin and you're all done.

If you are interested you can get a kit.

Python bellies tend to go for about 20 bucks a pound.

Houston, we have a problem.....

Don't make me eat your chihuaua with some red beans and rice.

Dog really isn't that bad (come on, I didn't know it was dog at the time).

Anyway. I have no problem with it.

I won't likely do it, just because I do not care to go through the effort.

[Slim]

Dog really isn't that bad (come on, I didn't know it was dog at the time).

Right on! I've been to the P.I. and ate it on a stick after several San Miguels!

[_Venom_]

Yes, I would if I wanted too.

[Bruce Whitehead]

Right on! I've been to the P.I. and ate it on a stick after several San Miguels!

I ate porcupine and turtle... that count? I mean it is transgressive right?

Bruce

[Typical_08]

Right on! I've been to the P.I. and ate it on a stick after several San Miguels!

Had it In Korea. Cat in P.I.

I think I will just stick with beef and pork.

Bruce. Beer boiled turtle is pretty good.

[DutchHerp]

I'm sorry, but I don't understand how it's even possible for snake keepers/lovers to wear clothing that came from wild snakes.

I mean, wouldn't you feel HORRIBLE about a snake being killed so you can wear its pretty skin? Especially for people like you.

[dsirkle]

So how does it work? Once the scales come off it is a leather like material? Does it keep its origional colors?

It keeps the color. Like leather but the scales stay on and can snag on stuff.

[Slim]

Yes, I would if I wanted too.

But the point of the thread is would you want to?

I mean it is transgressive right?

I nominate Transgressive as the word of the night

or

Uvula...you guys decide!

[Typical_08]

I'm sorry, but I don't understand how it's even possible for snake keepers/lovers to wear clothing that came from wild snakes.

I mean, wouldn't you feel HORRIBLE about a snake being killed so you can wear its pretty skin? Especially for people like you.

Not really. I've had pigs and even at one point a cow as pets but I still eat beef and pork, and wear leather boots.

[Mike Cavanaugh]

I'm sorry, but I don't understand how it's even possible for snake keepers/lovers to wear clothing that came from wild snakes.

I mean, wouldn't you feel HORRIBLE about a snake being killed so you can wear its pretty skin? Especially for people like you.

Would you feel differently if they ate the meat from the snake before using the skin for other stuff? Maybe they did.