Displaying Snake Skin (updated with pics)
#7051860
11/16/20 01:34 PM
11/16/20 01:34 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 78 NW PA
exitwound
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 78
NW PA
|
I have a rattlesnake skin that I would like to display, I fleshed it and soaked in a mixture of glycerin and alcohol. Currently I have it tacked out on a board to dry. I need some advice on how to proceed with displaying it, I’m thinking of mounting it on a piece of live edge walnut I have laying around. I’ve never messed with snake skin before so I’m wondering if I should just glue it strait to the board or should I first put it on some other backing? What type of adhesive should I use and and do I need to watch what type of finish I use on my display board? Or should I just tack it onto the display board? Should I use some kind of an oil or clear coat over the snakeskin or just leave it?
Last edited by exitwound; 10/30/21 08:34 AM.
|
|
|
Re: Displaying Snake Skin
[Re: exitwound]
#7051901
11/16/20 02:15 PM
11/16/20 02:15 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 677 kansas
larrywaugh
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 677
kansas
|
I used brass tacs. Glue didnt want to stick good but I was using hot melt glue
Won't take no prisoners,won't spare no lives.
|
|
|
Re: Displaying Snake Skin
[Re: exitwound]
#7051913
11/16/20 02:29 PM
11/16/20 02:29 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,928 Central, SD
Law Dog
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,928
Central, SD
|
Came home one day the wife made this up I was not thrilled she hacked up a nice hide but learned to like it. That arrowhead came from our backyard will look for more once the lake goes back down.
Last edited by Law Dog; 11/16/20 02:29 PM.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
|
|
|
Re: Displaying Snake Skin
[Re: exitwound]
#7052013
11/16/20 05:07 PM
11/16/20 05:07 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,174 uniontown pa
gutthooked
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,174
uniontown pa
|
You should of rolled up the skin so it would lay flat when you unrolled it. I put felt on mine and put it on an old barn board.
Don't limit your challenges Challenge your limits
|
|
|
Re: Displaying Snake Skin
[Re: Doug Lee]
#7053684
11/17/20 11:04 PM
11/17/20 11:04 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 78 NW PA
exitwound
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 78
NW PA
|
I have a rattlesnake skin that I would like to display, I fleshed it and soaked in a mixture of glycerin and alcohol. From the OP, is this the preferred method of curing/ tanning snake skin?
From what I could find it seemed to be a very popular way to preserve them.
|
|
|
Re: Displaying Snake Skin
[Re: exitwound]
#7053809
11/18/20 01:18 AM
11/18/20 01:18 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 163 Central California
Rimrock1
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 163
Central California
|
I have a rattlesnake skin that I would like to display, I fleshed it and soaked in a mixture of glycerin and alcohol. From the OP, is this the preferred method of curing/ tanning snake skin?
From what I could find it seemed to be a very popular way to preserve them. An excellent way. Just scrape the flesh side (I use a spoon) to get rid of all the fat and membrane. Submerge in a glass jar in a mix of 50% each of alcohol and glycerin. Leave for several days. Try to shake it up a few times each day. Remove & wipe the excess off. Pin it flesh side down on a clean board, keeping it even. I use brad nails about 3 - 4 inches apart. Set in shady place for a few days. Finished.
|
|
|
Re: Displaying Snake Skin
[Re: exitwound]
#7392244
10/30/21 12:49 PM
10/30/21 12:49 PM
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 16,612 Oakland, MS
yotetrapper30
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 16,612
Oakland, MS
|
When y'all say alcohol, do you mean rubbing alcohol or vodka?
~~Proud Ultra MAGA~~
|
|
|
|
|