i need help on how to cure a cottonmouth skin.

Submitted by hunter on 6/25/06 at 4:31 PM. ( hunter907c1990@yahoo.com ) 68.223.102.136

i just came back from a hunting trip and their were cottonmouths every were. i have skinned it and now i dont know wht to to. im not goin be able to buy a kit cause im only 15 and im broke. i want the skin to be like leather real plyable. thx for ur advice.

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WASCO site

This response submitted by PA on 6/25/06 at 6:43 PM. ( ) 24.3.179.164

If you click above on suppliers, you can locate WASCO which sells various forms of reptile tans. You are 15 and broke, but for under $20.00 you can order supplies and do it the right way the first time. Mow a lawn tommorrow afternoon and then order on-line.


cottontail

This response submitted by Mike Schuda on 6/25/06 at 9:02 PM. ( ) 71.248.220.104

Hunter,
PA makes a good point but just in case somebody didn't tell you, place the skin in a plastic bag and freeze it until you have the time or money to do what you want with it. Good Luck.

Mike


great tip on freezing in plastic till ready..

This response submitted by larry B on 6/25/06 at 11:38 PM. ( ) 207.200.116.135

Great tip on what to do once you have skinned them, how about quick tips on the tanning process? I would sincerly appreciate any advise you may have to share. Many thanks, Larry B


great tip on freezing in plastic till ready..

This response submitted by larry B on 6/25/06 at 11:38 PM. ( ) 207.200.116.135

Great tip on what to do once you have skinned them, how about quick tips on the tanning process? I would sincerly appreciate any advise you may have to share. Many thanks, Larry B


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