DP a rattlesnake

I looked in the search,but didn't find what i was looking for.Can a rattlesnake be dry preserved for mounting?I know most don't like dp,but just curious,if so what are the down sides to mounting this way.thanks for your time and patience,Ronnie

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Ronnie

I am really not a big fan of DP,but it's actually a good way to do snakes.Skin the snake,flesh really good,DP and mount.Soaking can cause scales to slip.Many people prefer to do snakes this way.

THANKS JIM

Thanks for your response,after mounting do i need to do anything to keep from losing color

Hey!

I reccomend NOT using DP...just use Borax. The Dp tends to seep through the skin leaving a white residue on the scales-which is a real bugger to get removed. Just my observations.

Sheila Brandon
Brandon Wildlife Studio

thanks Sheila

Thank you for responding,i think you are talking about the 20 muleteam borax like i use for squirrels?still curious of losing color.thanks again,you guys are great,Ronnie

Yup

The 20 mule team is what i use. Also about losing color, not a whole lot will be lost. But if for some reason there is some you can always hit it with the air brush. I have never had to brush mine though, as i take and seal the snake with a matte finish and it helps to bring out the natural colors a little better. But that is just my way..lol.

Sheila

exactly what i needed

thanks again Sheila,thats what i was trying to find out.Ronnie