Bull/Python Snake Skins?

[cool_98_555]

Anybody know a site where I can get some bull or python snake skins?  I see a lot of places with rattlesnake skins and I've tried that, but I want something different this time.  Thanks!

[Dakota Kid]

americanheadhunters.com has some uncommon ones listed. They ain't cheap, but I guess when no one else sells them you can kinda set your own price. I didn't see the two you mentioned in the listing, but it says if you call he has more species available.

[Pat B]

You might post on Trading Post.

[Badger]

   I don't know if it just a mental thing or what but I have used other snake skins besides rattler like bull snake for instance and never liked the look of it.

[gutpile]

pine hollow on bull skins..I backed one bow with python..IMO the skin is too thick...I just didnt like it... bull on other hand are gorgeous

[cool_98_555]

On pinehollow I only see rat snake skins (Western diamondback and prairie).  Don't see any bull skins there.  I would love to buy some bull skins though.

Other than copperhead, what do you guys like best on osage?  I know copperhead is a favorite for osage, but I don't like it, as it's too light of a skin; I want something a little darker

[PEARL DRUMS]

Few things to consider. The color of the skins changes with the wood under it. So if it seems light at first, 2 years later its not. And vice versa. Also, if you like darker skins you can lightly stain (alcohol based) the back of the bow, then place skins on it.

[osage outlaw]

Timber rattler looks good on osage.  So does black rat snake.  I like to use a single skin long enough for the entire bow.  You get that gradual fade from light to dark over the length.  I don't think I've ever seen a skin that didn't look good on osage.  You seem to have a narrow window of skins that you like.  Keep looking until you find something that works for you. 

[cool_98_555]

I've done a lot of looking around at pictures of different skins on osage, and I found some that I really like.  I ordered some Texas Rat skins from americanheadhunters.com.  Thanks for the reference Dakota Kid.  The guy needs a few days to process the skins so really looking forward to seeing them on a snaky osage bow i'm working on! 

Any guys out there with osage bows backed with Texas Rat skins?  I'd love to see them!

[bubby]

On pinehollow I only see rat snake skins (Western diamondback and prairie).  Don't see any bull skins there.  I would love to buy some bull skins though.

Other than copperhead, what do you guys like best on osage?  I know copperhead is a favorite for osage, but I don't like it, as it's too light of a skin; I want something a little darker

For what it is worth wdb and prairie rattlers are nothing like a black rat snake skin, which looks awesome on osage

[Dakota Kid]

No problem on the reference, I came across the site while looking for coral snake skins. A little out of my price range at the moment, but someday the right piece of wood will come along at the right time and it will be go time.