OK - What do I do with it?
I have a 6 ft long skin about 5 inches wide at the widest point. I think it's a non-poisonous gopher snake. Tiny head. Brown, tan & cream. Pretty design.
I was trying to rescue it as it was crossing the street when someone drove over it (busy street). Threw it in my truck bed, put it in the freezer then decided to semi-thaw it & see if I could skin it. Did a pretty good job - no tears or nicks, edges look clean. Not knowing how to keep it pliable I just kept oiling it with vegetable oil. It's still pretty pliable after hanging on a hanger in the closet for a couple years.
I know, weird me.
But anyway, is it worth anything? Not real thrilled about having in on Craigslist due to where I live although I guess I could meet them in town. What can I do with it? I'm moving and would like to do something with it besides throw it in the trash.
I have a 6 ft long skin about 5 inches wide at the widest point. I think it's a non-poisonous gopher snake. Tiny head. Brown, tan & cream. Pretty design.
I was trying to rescue it as it was crossing the street when someone drove over it (busy street). Threw it in my truck bed, put it in the freezer then decided to semi-thaw it & see if I could skin it. Did a pretty good job - no tears or nicks, edges look clean. Not knowing how to keep it pliable I just kept oiling it with vegetable oil. It's still pretty pliable after hanging on a hanger in the closet for a couple years.
I know, weird me.
But anyway, is it worth anything? Not real thrilled about having in on Craigslist due to where I live although I guess I could meet them in town. What can I do with it? I'm moving and would like to do something with it besides throw it in the trash.
