tanning solutions for rattlesnake skin

Submitted by Roland on 8/18/01. ( unica#bak.rr.com ) 24.161.210.143

I was told by local hobby shop owner that they stock a tanning kit for hair bearing animals and that the kit should also work for tanning rattlesnake skins. Is this correct, or is there a specific kit for snake skins. This skin was removed from the snake only several hours ago. I cleaned it really good , put it in a locktype baggie and stored it in the refrigerator. How long will the skin keep that way. If i need to get a specific type of kit,Where do I GET IT?.

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reptile tan

This response submitted by earl on 8/18/01. ( ) 150.176.123.244

yes there is a specific tan for reptiles. You can order a snake tan kit from most suppliers. They can be found on the home page. First thing you should do though is to put your snake skin in the freezer. Also make sure it is sealed tight in a good plastic bag. Hope this helps


Your E-Mail address doesn't work!

This response submitted by Bruce Rittel on 8/19/01. ( rittel@ici.net ) 207.180.0.8

Sorry Roland - but I tried to send you some info on tanning Snakeskins into real leather, and your E-Mail address (above) doesn't go anywhere. Check out our website at: http://Rittelsupplies.net

We list our Snakeskin tanning Kit as Catalog #SSK-10

Bruce Rittel
Rittels Tanning Supplies


Another good tanning solution

This response submitted by Sammi Liberto on 8/23/01. ( rliberto@satx.rr.com ) 66.25.91.179

Another excellent snake tanning solution can be found at texaswildman.com. It comes with complete instructions of how to skin and tan a snake. Good Luck!


tanning oil

This response submitted by shawn on 9/7/01. ( taxidermy1@hotmail.com ) 64.219.42.12

I dont know if the fur bearing tan would work but there is a reptile tanning oil at WASCO.com


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