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On a spring tukey hunt this weekend, I came about 6 inches from stepping on a four foot diamond back. At the time I was carrying my heavy barreled 22-250, with a high 6x18 scope. It occured to me at the moment of the encounter that this was not the best tool for the job of dispatching a snake at 3-6 feet. Here are my questions:
Do any of you have recommendations, or favorite weapons to carry in snake country?
Would a Sig P220 (.45 acp) loaded with shot be a good choice? would it harm the gun?
What should I do with this snakeskin? currently I have it skinned and pegged to a board, but have no Idea what to do about tanning it.
Any help will be Greatly Appreciated.
btw, I generally have a "live & let live" approach to snakes, however rattling near my feet, and coming into my camp are capital offenses. We killed a second rattler in our camp, but 2 guys got after him with their shotguns loaded for turkey, and there just wasn't anythig left to skin.
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