I've had rattlesnake too, pretty good, but no, we did not eat this one. Hubby at the time didn't think they were really edible, but we later found out they are. The fuzzy part on the back of the hat is from one of my squirrel tails.
Yes, I tan them. But ewww?? I haven't heard of using battery acid. I got my initial supplies from Fur Harvesters Trading Post: http://www.fntpost.com/Categories/Fur+Handling/Tanning/Tanning+Kits+Supplies/
Even if you don't order from them, the site gives you an idea of what is out there. All my...
That is about what my Am. Chin. / NZ crosses look like. The NZ / SF crosses are adorable!
I save the pelts, so with my first X litter that had 4 whites and 1 black I told hubby I can have a white vest with black trim :)
Honestly i haven't tried him with another doe yet. I do have a new chocolate and lilac I could try him with. Maybe he just doesn't like the black one! I mean, he is really cute with her, nuzzles and uses her for a pillow. But NOT what I had in mind! LOL
I'll get some pictures tomorrow of the new...
I have a trio of Wh. NZ x Am. Chin crosses. They are all a beautiful peppered silver color.Second doe just kindled 3 weeks ago. Crazy colors! The first doe had 2 albinos, 2 "dirty" whites (barely off white fur w/ light grey edging on ears and nose), and one black. The second doe had 2 peppered...