rattlesnakes
 

I dont know if this is the right forum for this question or not. Anyways, we go rattle snake hunting every year. I wanted to butcher some this year. Can anyone tell me how far back to cut the head off to make sure I get all of the venom out?

RE: rattlesnakes
 

from what i've read, for the best results cut approx. 4'' behind the head.

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The twoI have butchered I cut about two inches behind the head and havent had any problems. I was kinda just winging it thoughsoI dunno ifI was doing it wrong.

RE: rattlesnakes
 

http://majikthise.typepad.com/majikthise_/2005/11/how_to_butcher_.html

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thanks. i will give that a try

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Can't tell ya, there isn't much left of a snake when I kill one.:D

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Just cut the head off the poisin sack is located in the head. They are really good to eat.

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as jeffs said just cut the head off the vemon gland is located hehind the eye an infront of the most back part of the jaw but i would cut it where it makes you feel the most comfortable

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Ive had rattle snake at Sweatwater and it tasted so much like chicken, id rather just buy chicken and keep the rattle snake skin for backing bows.

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well I cut the rattlesnake right behind the head...I didnt die but I wish I woulda knew about the 4 inch thing before I cut it...the worst part was the first time i tried to stick the knife into the stomach the snake swung around and popped me...luckily I knew to cut the head off first...scared the hell out of me though