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How to dry a snakeskin
Start with a fresh skin.
Before you can cure a snakeskin, it needs to have already been. Make sure you take the necessary safety precautions when working with skinning tools, such as knives and calipers, and with intact specimens.
A pair of rugged work gloves will keep your hands clean and protect you from mishaps. Even a dead snake can be dangerous if handled improperly.