How To Tan a Snakeskin
Tanning a snakeskin is a very simple process.
Follow these easy steps and you will soon be finished.
Follow these easy steps and you will soon be finished.
- Skin out the snake and make sure that all the meat and fat are removed from the flesh side of the skin.
- Mix a solution of equal parts pure glycerin and rubbing alcohol in a sealable container. Make enough to fully submerge the skin.
- Loosely roll the snakeskin, put it into the solution, and seal the container.
- Let the snakeskin sit for 2-3 days stirring once a day. Make sure that the skin is fully submerged.
- Remove the skin from the container and rinse with water.
- 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.
- Spread a light coat of the pure glycerin on the flesh side and let it hang dry for 24 hours.
- Use a damp cloth to wipe any excess residue off the skin and you're all done.
