[header] How to dry a snakeskin [title] Start with a fresh skin. [step] Before you can cure a snakeskin, it needs to have already been. Make sure you take the necessary safety precautions when working with skinning tools, such as knives and calipers, and with intact specimens. 
[substeps] A pair of rugged work gloves will keep your hands clean and protect you from mishaps. Even a dead snake can be dangerous if handled improperly.