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?

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

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.

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

thanks. i will give that a try

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

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

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

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.

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