(HOW-TO) TAN A SNAKE SKIN (COPPERHEAD)

This Copperhead was given to me by a friend who nearly stepped on this. He normally re-locates them, unless they are on his porch. He knew I would make something out of it, so rather than wasting it he brought it to me. The bitey part was removed with my etched Texas hatchet and disposed of carefully. I am not sure what I will make out of this yet, but I am excited at the possibilities.
WARNING: TAKE ALL POSSIBLE PRECAUTIONS WHEN DEALING WITH POISONOUS ANIMALS. SNAKES CAN STILL BITE, OR STRIKE EVEN AFTER YOU THINK THEY ARE DEAD. BE SAFE, OR DON'T DO IT AT ALL.

52" SNAKE TONGS: https://a.co/d/fW8WPTQ

GAITERS: https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Gaiters-Snake-Storage-Bag/dp/B07CMJYTBJ/ref=asc_df_B07772CD8C?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80539280413939&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584138858030472&th=1

WASCO REPTILE TAXIDERMY KIT: https://www.mckenzietaxidermy.com/CT75-P20451C71.aspx