This is a real mounted striking Texas Western diamondback rattlesnake.
The snakes are rounded up 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 and are not subject to CITES controls.
A USFWS export permit is required for export out of the USA.
Rattlesnake skin attracts bugs easily. The advice we received from the man who makes these is to use dry heat to kill the eggs and bugs. Put it in the oven at about 130°F for an hour or two. This will not damage the mount and should kill any bugs or eggs. Keeping it in an enclosed case should protect it going forward.