desperate to find two matched water snake skins

[Ray Hammond]

Or some other than rattlers- for a recurve

I've put this on bow making supplies thread, but maybe its the wrong time of year and I need to wait till summer is in full swing?

I have a high end bow that needs skins...banded water snake, diamondback water snake, water mocassin, fer de lance, almost anything interesting will work.  

I just can't find a source...the bull snakes I have found are nice, but reminiscent of rattlers and the bow owner doesn't really want that.

Can anyone help? 678-300-2883 rayhammond01@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Mods- if this isn't allowed...just scrap it.

[JC]

What Ray also didn't tell you, is this is a very, very special project for a very good friend...not for Ray's bow but for one he is taking under his wing.

[Soilarch]

After a previous thread discussing the availability of skins I can give you my word that my eyes will be peeled and my little .22 single-six will get a lot more "hip-time" as it warms up. (sorry to the purists...a revolver I can carry while working, a bow...not so much)

We've got a ton of copperheads and moccasins in my area.  

Knowing that my promises don't do your timeline any good, and hoping someone has got whatchya need....ttt

[rainman]

Try Mike Yancy at Pine Hollow bows.  He always has a good supply of skins from different snakes.

Dan

[Dirtybird]

Ray, I got some skins I'll bring down next week you can check out.  I don't know what they are but they're different.

Dave

[HATCHCHASER]

A certain place I fish a lot is loaded up with watersnakes. I'll keep my eyes open for ya.

[Osagetree]

May 7th I'll be on a canoe trip for a week. We always have to swat off the watersnakes. Catch'm in our minnow traps too! I'll see what I can gather and let you know then!

[Terry Green]

ttt

[Killdeer]

No snakes in Georgia?
What, the hogs et them all?      
You ain't afraid a snake, 'rya?

Killdeer    :p

[lpcjon2]

Just an Idea google some snake dealers or go to a show,when these breeders have a snake that dies they just toss it.My neighbor does it and he breeds pythons and boa's you might get a set for free.

[ottertails]

Ray, if you can wait til about June I should have several. My sons catch 'em along a canal and in the adjoining farm ponds....they catch 'em live and pick the ones that have recently shed their skin (bolder colors), match up a pair and turn the rest loose. They get bit pretty good sometimes as those water snakes are fairly aggresive..8^)....but nothing severe.

I put a pair on an old Flatbow of mine and it's gorgeous! I also use a smaller specie along with various other snakes they catch for wrapping arrows....sorry I can't post pics yet but will eventually.

[Ray Hammond]

thanks everyone...I'll be patient and Joe's right, its for my best friend.