This is a real Texas western diamondback rattlesnake skin that has been professionally tanned and mounted on felt. The skin has a rattle and head. It is rare to get one with a head like this.
Please note: The snakes are collected each year as they are a physical danger to both the public and livestock. They are humanely killed and everything is used: the venom goes to making anti-venom; the meat is eaten; the hides are used for leather to make wallets, hats, boots; and the heads and tails are used for crafts, jewelry, and decoration. As long as people insist on living in rattlesnake habitat, the rattlesnakes will be removed from their areas.
None of our rattlesnake products come from California or Oregon.
Texas western diamondback rattlesnakes are not endangered.
A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA.